Ever See Cops In Purple Shoes? Here’s The INCREDIBLE Reason For It
By Dreamer
Quite an odd picture is circulating on Facebook after a New York police officer was seen wearing a purple pair of women’s dress shoes. However, this isn’t some publicity stunt or even the cop’s preference. There’s actually a reason behind the fashion choice, and once you know what it is, you might just find yourself picking up a pair.
The odd occurrence was recently posted to the Irondequoit Police DepartmentFacebook page with a photo depicting Chief Richard Tantalo wearing a purple pair of women’s shoes. As one would imagine, the odd sight has intrigued a few people, and rightfully so since this certain attire is not usually seen on officers in uniform.
However, there’s actually an incredible reason for Chief Tantalo’s wardrobe choice, and it goes much further than personal preference. As it turns out, the brightly colored shoes are actually meant to raise awareness of domestic violence.
According to the Facebook post, “Chief Tantalo has been practicing walking in his purple shoes” as he is set to take part in an event called “Walk a Mile in My Shoes.” Set up by the Willow Domestic Violence Center, the event is meant to raise awareness to the very real problem and help raise money to combat against it.
In fact, Chief Tantalo has set up a Classy (kind of like Go Fund Me) account in order to help fundraise. With a goal of $1,250, he’s already reached $970 – and that number is still on the rise.
It’s actually a shame to see the nation in its current state with so many people bashing the police every chance they get. There are men and women out there, like Tantalo, who stand against everything they’re accused of and go above and beyond the call of duty. It’s time to give them the respect they deserve.
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