An exciting new year has started for the HOPS4COPS team. During a December visit to the Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Department, eight teams focused on helping our local deputies. Out of the visitation the organization was able to help 37 deputies to either refinance their homes, qualify to buy new homes or list homes for sale in the upcoming market swing. The positive approach from all Team Players played a large role in assisting all the customers we were able to help. Rave reviews came from the Human Resource Dept. Mgr. Regina Nelson, as well as Sheriff Truman Jones that this was a positive influence throughout the department. The Human Resources department is now adding the HOPS4COPS program into new hire packets as an additional benefit to join the force.

In February, 2009, Paige Mayercik will be visiting the Murfreesboro City Police Department to speak with Sgt. Melvin Cunningham about the same type of program to facilitate assistance to new hires as well as existing officers.

 Also in February, Team Leaders have been challenged to contact local Fire Department Captains to visit the fire halls in the City of Murfreesboro and volunteer fire departments in Rutherford County, Tennessee.

There is discussion of expanding the program into surrounding counties as it has become a popular "Catch Phrase" on the tip of everybody's tongue.

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