LAPSA Vice President/Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris, left, and LAPSA President Jeff Dare present fundraising project winner Xavier Chalkley, 13, of Los Alamos with a Coleman mini-bike Tuesday outside the Los Alamos Police Department. Courtesy photo

LAPSA News:

Los Alamos Public Safety Association Vice President and Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris and LAPSA President Jeff Dare of LANL Emergency Response presented Xavier Chalkley, 13, of Los Alamos with a Coleman mini-bike. Chalkley is the winner of the LAPSA fundraising project and purchased his winning ticket following the Rodeo Parade Saturday. He told Cmdr. Morris and Dare, “I like my odds”.

Los Alamos Public Safety Association is comprised of representatives from LANL, LAPD, LAFD, Bandelier, Santa Clara Fire Dept., FBI, and other organizations. LAPSA is a forum for Senior members in public safety in the Los Alamos area to get together and build relationships, recognize public servants, and give-back to the community. All summer LAPSA members raised money through raffle sales to help fund local scholarships related to public safety.

“I am happy a local kid won the bike, Xavier was very excited. What a great way for him to start the new school year! I am also grateful for everyone who supported LAPSA this summer.” Cmdr. Morris said, adding that Chalkley entering the 8th grade this year at the Los Alamos Middle School.