The Police Benevolent Foundation and Arkansas PBA set to aid the family of fallen Faulkner County Sheriff’s Deputy Hans Fifer

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Arkansas Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning for one of their own and rallying behind the family of Faulkner County Sheriff’s Deputy Hans Fifer. Deputy Fifer suffered a fatal heart attack after completing a SWAT training program.  Fifer complained of shortness of breath after completing a physical activity program that consisted of running, jumping and pushups. The shortness of breath turned into chest pains and he later collapsed.  Deputy Fifer was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  Hans Fifer was a true hero and will be missed by all that knew him.

The Police Benevolent Foundation has established the “Deputy Hans Fifer Memorial Fund” at Regions Bank.  Donations can be made at any Region’s Bank through to the Police Benevolent Foundation’s account by designating the donation to the  “Deputy Hans Fifer Memorial Fund.” Donations can also be made through the Police Benevolent Foundation by clicking the link below.**PLEASE BE SURE TO DESIGNATE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR DONATION TO GO TO THE “DEPUTY HANS FIFER MEMORIAL FUND” IN THE DESIGNATION BOX ON THE DONATION FORM.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE “DEPUTY HANS FIFER MEMORIAL FUND”

The Police Benevolent Foundation is also taking donations via text message in memory of Deputy Fifer. You can help Deputy Fifer’s family by texting, “COPS FIFER” to 85944.  A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Msg & data rates may apply. Available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile. Must be 18 or older and have authorization of account holder. Donations benefit The Police Benevolent Foundation, collected by Innogive Foundation. Subject to terms: igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. Text STOP to 85944 to stop; Text HELP to 85944 for help. The PBF is asking everyone to please pass this information along to friends and family. Deputy Fifer’s family will need everyone to rally behind them during this difficult time.

Arkansas PBA Division President Scott Hicks said, “Our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to Deputy Fifer’s family during this difficult time. We are now calling on the community that he served to step up and help his family in their time of need.  Deputy Fifer was a true hero.”

It is with a heavy heart that the PBF and ARPBA ask for the help of the community, both locally and nationally, to aid in efforts to provide much needed support to Deputy Fifer’s family in this time of distress.