Franz Still Standing Up for Police

[Piggybank Cop]

Franz Still Standing Up for Police
By Associated Press
Sat Aug 26, 11:44 PM



HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho - He's not a police officer, but he played one on TV.

"NYPD Blue" star Dennis Franz, a multiple Emmy-winner who recently moved to Coeur d'Alene, was celebrity guest at a golf fundraiser for the Kootenai County Police and Fire Memorial Foundation.

"I am a tremendous supporter of law enforcement, wherever I go," Franz said. "I just feel a great debt of gratitude."

The newly formed organization hopes to help injured police and firefighters, and the families of those killed in the line of duty. The Friday tournament raised more than $20,000.

Formed by retired officers after a shooting left Coeur d'Alene police officer Michael Kralicek with severe injuries and hefty medical bills, the foundation is based on a similar organization in Los Angeles.

Franz has also helped with the LAPD fundraisers, foundation president Mike Murphy said.

"It's great to be a part of that great fraternity, even as a pretend cop," Franz said. "I've never been made to feel like less because I'm an actor playing the real deal."


We need a few more.

[dlefdal]

Good for him! I've always liked Dennis Franz, in everything he's done.

[conalabu]

NIce to see that not all of Hollywood has disdain for LEO.