Delray Citizens for Delray Police, Inc. Vision

DCDP is a Grassroots not-for-profit community relations organization that morally and financially supports the local Delray Beach sworn officers, their families, and the Department they serve for over 36 years. Our goal is to empower Delray Beach youth and law enforcement professionals and their families through community engagement, service recognition, scholarships, equipment and event support.

Bridging Community Relations with First Responders Since 1988.

“Dear all. I am excited to announce that I was elected the new President of Delray Citizens for Delray Police, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. After an illustrious 38 year career as a Founder and President of this organization, Perry DonFrancisco (Bostons on the Beach) has retired. And while I have been involved in this nonprofit for over 20 years, during the transition I was amazed to see the work Perry put in and his meticulous record keeping. I hope I can fill those big shoes.

I am looking forward to many years of providing support to our great Delray Beach Police Department through many community events, scholarships for children of active sworn officers, annual awards banquet, equipment purchases and other ad hoc assistance when needed. I believe having a great police department (and fire department) is critical to having a successful city.

If you would like to donate to us you can write a check like over past year or can now Zelle to DelrayCitizensForDelrayPolice@gmail.com. If you do Zelle, please make sure to put your name and contact info in the memo so I can provide a gift letter when required (or requested).

I hope to see you all at the many events we are involved in, supporting our police and we will make sure you know about them. Thank you Delray Beach.”

—

Chuck Halberg
President

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https://yourdelrayboca.com/in-praise-of-delray-citizens/

“What leadership looks like.”

— Jeff Perlman, Former Delray Beach Mayor

Our History of Local Impacts

  • Not-For-Profit Organization Established

    1988

  • Delray Kids & Cops Holiday Toy Drive Established

    1991

  • Annual Fishing Tournament for Delray Youth

    2000

  • Delray Beach Police Explorers Program At Atlantic High School Awarded National Accreditation

    2008 (Est. 1973)

  • 25th Anniversary of Delray Citizens for Delray Police

    2012

  • Cristine Braswell Scholarship Established for Sworn Officer Families

    2014

  • 30th Annual Delray Beach Police Holiday Toy Drive

    2020

  • Ice Cream Truck Donated/Acquired for Community Policing Unit

    2021

  • The Carl DeSantis Catalyst Award Presented to Sgt. Pacheco

    2023

  • Founder Perry DonFrancisco Passed the Torch to Chuck Halberg

    2024

  • 20th Annual Awards Banquet

    2025