Elevating the community through partnerships
Our Sponsors
OUR MISSION
The Friends of Holly Springs Police Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to utilize resources through the guidance and financial support of community partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of the Holly Springs Police Department. Through this partnership with community businesses and individuals, the Foundation is committed to improving the services and performance of the Holly Springs Police Department, providing assistance to improve the quality of life to officers and citizens and promoting the spirit of harmony and teamwork between the Department and the community it serves.
Shop with
a Hero
This program is designed to aid families of Holly Springs by providing gifts to children in need during the holiday season through partnership with the Holly Springs Police and community businesses.
Flags for Heroes
We place Flags in your yard 6 times a year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, September 11, Veteran’s Day and President’s Day)
Blue &
BBQ
This co-sponsored fundraising event was started in 2018 and held each October. The investment you make by purchasing tickets will be directly supporting Friends of Holly Springs Police Foundation and FBC Holly Springs’ Community Impact program to meet the needs of children in our schools and individuals in our community.
Other Programs
Giving
All contributions received go directly to programs aimed at improving the quality of life of our community and advancing police response to the needs of all those who live, work, and visit Holly Springs.
A Message from Chief Michael R. Carswell
Let me begin by saying that I will never take the responsibility I carry as your Chief of Police lightly or with anything less than all the respect, courage, and dedication that the badge and you, the citizens of Holly Springs, deserve. My decision to devote my career to law enforcement was not out of the desire for power, but out of the deep desire I have to serve those that I share a community with.
As your Chief of Police, know that I am committed to accountability, respect, and honest communication with the community I serve. The goal of everything I do, of everything this department does, is to enhance the quality of life in Holly Springs for residents and visitors alike. If you spend any time with me, you will probably catch me saying something like, “I will not just put a body behind a badge.” I am not just a body behind a badge. I am a real person who laughs, bleeds, and cries just like you. I consider it the highest honor and privilege to serve you, my fellow citizens and neighbors, and I am humbled by the trust that you have bestowed upon me.
I have worked diligently to staff our police department with men and women who feel the same way I do about serving and protecting our City. The men and women behind HSPD badges are among the very best in the nation. Guided by four key principals, Honesty, Service, Professionalism, and Dedication, the sworn officers of our department are constantly reaching new professional heights as individuals and as a collective department. I love to lead others, I love to teach others how to lead, and as long as I am in command, I pledge to make certain our officers have the tools they need to succeed professionally and the tools they need to keep you safe.
I encourage you to get to know the officers who serve you by participating TRACE meetings, Citizens Police Academy, and the Friends of Holly Springs Police Foundation. Also, if you see an HSPD officer out in the community, please don’t hesitate to stop and introduce yourself. If you have questions about our police department, or policing in general, feel free to stop by the Public Safety building and talk with one of our officers.
Warm Regards,
Chief Michael Carswell
