My opinion.
NEVER donate over the phone. Period.
If you wish to donate to the local police department, chief of police association, state police, state police officers association, firefighters fund, and on and on . . . . then just go down and give them money.
ALL of these phone calls are not from any police department. They are paid companies that keep (as stated above) about 85%. The PRIVATE companies KEEP 85% and the local police or fire get about 15%.
I too have spoken with both the state police and the local police chief. All shrug their heads and state that 15% is better then nothing.
It is a shame for the poor and our seniors who fall for this almost 'scam'. Those that donate think that they are helping someone or some group.
If you are really inclined to donate money go down to the NH Veterans Home in Tilton. Walk into the Volunteers office and give some money to them. They are all volunteers and any money is spent on the Veterans.
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