Operation Santa's SLED

Operation Santa's SLED Standing Behind the Families Behind the Badge. Who can be nominated? Death includes on or off duty and su***de.

Supporting law enforcement families through financial assistance, holiday support, scholarships, and year-round community care. Operation Santa's SLED (Support Law Enforcement Drive)

The mission of Operation Santa’s SLED is to support law enforcement officers and their families who are experiencing a personal crisis by purchasing Christmas gifts for the family, providing a cash donation to each f

amily and arranging for a special gift delivery that demonstrates support, encouragement, and fellowship. How the Program Works
• How the Program Works
• Nominations are accepted from local, county and state law enforcement agencies.
• Families are selected by the program committee members according to their need and circumstances.
• Once a family has been selected, the agency liaison will work with the family to provide a wish list for each child.
• We collect donations through GoFundMe and local agency efforts (No Shave November and other collections).
• Designated shoppers purchase and wrap gifts for each family.
• The ability to fulfill the children’s wish lists is dependent on the support of our fundraising effort.
• When the wish list is fulfilled, any remaining funds are provided as a monetary donation to the family.
• Depending on the family’s preference, gifts can be delivered to the children by Santa during a parade consisting of a variety of law enforcement and local fire/ems vehicles, a private Santa delivery, or a private delivery via the agency liaison. A family of a police officer, corrections officer, probation officer, parole officer or dispatcher who is in need. Need is any physical, mental, emotional, or financial crisis the family is experiencing due to a critical circumstance such as illness, serious physical injury, or death of a family member. Submit nominations here: https://bit.ly/3B1GNpE

Donation: https://gofund.me/40f6069e

06/25/2026

UPDATE: Found one!
Does anyone have a blue or red EZ-Up we could borrow for our Pedal for Presents event at Elm Ave Park on July 19?

Families, friends, and supporters can now order personalized Pedal for Presents shirts through our online store!These sh...
06/25/2026

Families, friends, and supporters can now order personalized Pedal for Presents shirts through our online store!

These shirts were created to coordinate with our official P4P rider jerseys, so everyone can stand together on event day. Shirts are available in adult and youth sizes and can be personalized with the name of your loved one or the team you are riding in support of.

Whether you’re cheering from the route, joining us at the picnic, or supporting from home, this is a meaningful way to be part of the day.

If you would like your shirt in time for the July 19 event, please submit your order no later than July 1.

Order here:
https://www.owayo.com/store/OSSPedalforPresents

We Ride to Remember.
We Ride to Honor.
We Ride to Stand Behind the Families Behind the Badge.

Behind the Badge: Memorial TributeIn Honor of Sergeant Nigel Barnett | Mile 34At this year’s Pedal for Presents, we will...
06/22/2026

Behind the Badge: Memorial Tribute
In Honor of Sergeant Nigel Barnett | Mile 34

At this year’s Pedal for Presents, we will honor the life and service of Sergeant Nigel Barnett, Station Commander at the New York State Police Cortlandt Station, Troop K.

Sergeant Barnett lost his life in a motorcycle crash on September 16, 2025, while on his way to work. He served with the New York State Police for 19 years and was known for his steady leadership, professionalism, and dedication to both his fellow troopers and the community he served.

He leaves behind his son, Nigel, his partner Kristin Denu, and his stepdaughters, Giavanna and Londyn.

At Mile 34, we will pause to honor Sergeant Barnett’s life, service, and memory, and to show his family that they are not alone.

Read his story here:
https://opsantassled.org/behind-the-badge-memorials/ -nigel-barnett-tribute

We Ride to Remember. We Ride to Honor.

Kristin Lynne Denu, New York State Police, New York State Troopers PBA

We need to know…If you were riding 46 miles on July 19 for Pedal for Presents, what is the ONE snack getting you through...
06/20/2026

We need to know…

If you were riding 46 miles on July 19 for Pedal for Presents, what is the ONE snack getting you through it?

Wrong answers accepted.
Actually, wrong answers encouraged.

I’ll go first: coffee and pure stubbornness.

Comment yours below, because we may or may not be judging your snack choices. 😆

This year's Pedal for Presents raffle features three beautiful handmade items, each donated with so much time, talent, a...
06/19/2026

This year's Pedal for Presents raffle features three beautiful handmade items, each donated with so much time, talent, and care: a Challenge Coin Display Board, a Thin Blue Line Wooden American Flag, and a Quilt/Wall Hanging - each crafted and donated by generous supporters of OSS.

Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Winners will be drawn on July 19 at the Pedal for Presents Memorial Bicycle Ride & Picnic. Winners do not need to be present to win.

View item details, request tickets, and find payment info here: https://opsantassled.org/pedalforpresents/ -raffle

Thank you for Standing Behind the Families Behind the Badge.

06/17/2026

From across New York, we ride to remember, honor, and stand behind the families behind the badge.

Join us for Pedal for Presents on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Elm Avenue Park in Delmar.

OpSantasSLED.org/pedalforpresents

Thank you to the Syracuse Police Benevolent Association for sharing this wonderful tribute to Detective William “Bomber”...
06/17/2026

Thank you to the Syracuse Police Benevolent Association for sharing this wonderful tribute to Detective William “Bomber” LaShomb and his service with the Syracuse Police Department. K9 Bomber is such a meaningful way to carry his name and legacy forward.

We are honored to include Det. LaShomb in our Behind the Badge Memorials for Pedal for Presents. Team Bomber is already 13 riders strong, riding in his memory and standing behind the family behind the badge.

His widow, Jamie, and their 15-year-old son, Billy, will be riding in Pedal for Presents in his honor.

You can support Team Bomber here:
https://givebutter.com/P4P2026/team-lashomb

Read more about Detective LaShomb here:
https://opsantassled.org/behind-the-badge-memorials/ -william-%E2%80%9Cbomber%E2%80%9D-lashomb-tributee

Behind the Badge: Memorial TributeIn Honor of Corrections Officer Dennis M. Connally | Mile 23At this year’s Pedal for P...
06/15/2026

Behind the Badge: Memorial Tribute
In Honor of Corrections Officer Dennis M. Connally | Mile 23

At this year’s Pedal for Presents, we will honor the life and service of Corrections Officer Dennis M. Connally of the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office.

Dennis proudly served the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years before his retirement. He was known for his steady dedication, integrity, and commitment to those he served alongside.

Dennis passed away on May 14, 2025, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He leaves behind his wife, Deanna, and their children, Chloe and Cole.

We will ride in his memory and pause in gratitude for his years of service, his life, and the family who continues to carry his memory forward.

Read his story here:
https://opsantassled.org/behind-the-badge-memorials/ -corrections-officer-dennis-m-connally-tribute

We Ride to Remember. We Ride to Honor.

We are excited to share our Pedal for Presents Handmade Raffle!This year’s raffle features three beautiful handmade item...
06/14/2026

We are excited to share our Pedal for Presents Handmade Raffle!

This year’s raffle features three beautiful handmade items, each donated with so much time, talent, and care:

Challenge Coin Display Board
Handmade and donated by Anastasios “Stas” Mantzouris of The Dust In My Shop. This piece is truly a work of art and such a meaningful way to display challenge coins.

Thin Blue Line Wooden American Flag
Handmade and donated by Adam Farragher. This is the second flag Adam has made for OSS, and we are beyond thankful for his generosity, time, and effort.

Quilt / Wall Hanging
Handmade and donated by Joann Dettmer, mother of OSS volunteer Diana Callen. This beautiful piece was created with so much love and care and is a powerful law enforcement tribute.

Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.

Winners will be drawn on July 19 at the Pedal for Presents Memorial Bicycle Ride & Picnic. Winners do not need to be present to win.

View the raffle items, including dimensions, and request tickets here:
https://opsantassled.org/pedalforpresents/ -raffle

Thank you for supporting Operation Santa’s S.L.E.D., Pedal for Presents, and the families behind the badge.

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PO Box 104
Rotterdam Junction, NY
12150

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