In a powerful display of community partnership and commitment to public safety, the Ozaukee Lodge No.17, located in Port Washington, recently made a meaningful contribution to local law enforcement agencies. The Lodge donated fire suppression tools to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office and speed detection equipment to the Port Washington Police Department.
The funds used to purchase the equipment were raised through a community-driven initiative—a golf outing organized by the Lodge. What began as a simple idea quickly grew into a successful event, bringing together members, local supporters, and businesses for a day of fellowship, friendly competition, and charitable purpose.
The donation of speed detection equipment to the Port Washington Police Department enhances officers’ ability to enforce traffic laws and promote safer roadways. Speeding remains one of the leading contributors to traffic accidents, and having reliable, modern detection tools allows officers to better monitor and address dangerous driving behaviors.
The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office welcomed the donation as a valuable addition to their capabilities, noting that having fire suppression tools readily available allows deputies to respond more effectively to emergencies throughout the county.
Likewise, the Port Washington Police Department expressed appreciation for the Lodge’s generosity.
Pictured above, Brother Brian Hollenbeck, Master of Ozaukee Lodge, and Grand Master Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt, present checks to representatives from Port Washington Police and Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Department. From left: Chief Kevin Hingiss, Port Washington PD, Captain Craig Czarnecki, Port Washington Police Department; and Under Sheriff Marshall Hermann, Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
Submitted by Brother Brian Hollenbeck
