Blue Ribbon Challenge To Support Police In Moorestown

Moorestown, NJ -- Mimi Warburton is passionate about police. Her son is a police officer in Philadelphia, and in the wake of recent shootings across the country, Warburton wanted to do something to show support for her son and others who have taken the oath to protect the community.

After hearing Middle Township had become the first community in New Jersey to take on the “Blue Ribbon Challenge,” she wanted Moorestown to follow suit.

"The majority of our brave men and women in blue, like my son, are serving their communities from a place of love and caring for others and we should be celebrating their selfless work and showing them that their community stands with them," Warburton said.

The "Blue Ribbon Challenge" is taking place across the country. Communities are asking residents and business owners to hang a blue ribbon on trees, lampposts, porch lights, or other places outside their homes or businesses.

“This blue ribbon symbolizes support of the brave men and women of law enforcement who keep our community safe,” Warburton said.

Warburton has secured the support for this initiative from both the Moorestown Police Department and Moorestown Council.

"I am very grateful that Mayor Phil Garwood, Deputy Mayor Victoria Napolitano, and the whole town council and staff have agreed to stand with me as we continue their long-standing support of our police and their families," Warburton said. "I am also very happy to say that our respected Police Chief Lee Lieber has given his approval and has pledged to support our efforts."

A Facebook group, called "Support Moorestown Police," has been set up for residents to get involved and follow this and other initiatives that will support our town's police.

Residents can request blue ribbons through a sign-up link on the Facebook page.

They will also be distributed during the council meeting on Monday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. Residents can also sign up to have one (or more!) delivered to their homes or businesses.

Additional pick-up locations will be announced via the Facebook page over the coming months.

In addition to the ribbons, the group will have a "Thank You" book where residents can thank Moorestown Police officers in their own words and with their own messages.

The Facebook can be found at www.Facebook.com/SupportMoorestownPolice. Residents can also email StandWithMoorestownPolice@gmail.com to request a ribbon or get involved with this project.

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