Cochise County sheriff: charity ride awarding $10,000 per nonprofit, Top Cop recognition and EMS appreciation this week

Sheriff Mark Daniels said applications are open for the Cochise County Sheriff's Charity Ride and that participating 501(c)(3) organizations would be eligible for $10,000 awards. "We're giving out $10,000 per organization," Daniels said, noting preference for veteran groups, youth programs, schools and animal groups.

Daniels described the Chariry Ride as community giving that supports local nonprofit work and said the sheriff's office uses some funds for internal purposes as well. He also previewed the 'Top Cop' nominations and recognition event being held that day, calling it a 10-year tradition that honors nominees from state, local and federal agencies.

Recognizing EMS Appreciation Week, Daniels praised EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and search-and-rescue volunteers for their lifesaving work and encouraged community support for those responders.