Building positive relationships between law enforcement and our community

About Bridge the Gap

At the core of Bridge The Gap's mission is the teamwork and comradery that it takes to win. Coming together on a common ground with one purpose allows for understanding, support, respect, and trust.

The qualities of a successful basketball team are no different than what is needed for a thriving, safe, and progressive community.

Bridge The Gap's annual Family Fun Festival event is like no other-including activities such as basketball, bubble soccer, the famous "BTG dodge ball" contest, educational, health and wellness booths, door prizes, raffle drawings and a ton of giveaways. The free food, games, bouncy houses, face painting and many other activities are a big draw for the entire family.

Bridge The Gap provides safe, fun, and family-friendly opportunities to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and our community. Whether it is during one of our various community sporting events or "Bridge The Gap School" programming with law enforcement, the goal remains the same; safe and fun relationship-building.

Additionally, Bridge The Gap provides financial awards to individuals pursuing higher education; as well as, stipends to those entering the police academy.

Bridge The Gap Police Academy Scholarship

Looking for driven and local applicants interested in a law enforcement career. The principles and merit of the individual should align with Bridge The Gap's desire to increase diversity among law enforcement agencies in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Applications due by Friday, April 15, 2022 at 11:59pm.

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Two police offiers, one female and one male

Events

Bridge The Gap Golf Scramble

  • Bridge The Gap is hosting a golf scramble, which provides financial scholarships for individuals from the Great Lakes Bay Region entering the police academy.
  • When: Friday, July 21, 2023, Check In at 1:00pm, Shotgun Start at 2:00pm
  • When: Saturday, July 22, 2023, Check In at 8:00am, Shotgun Start at 9:00am
  • Where: Bay County Golf Course ( Google Maps)
  • View the Flyer/Registration Form

Havana Nights on the Bay

  • This upscale and unique indoor/outdoor fiesta in the Great Lakes Bay Region will take you to Havana, Cuba! Grab your cutest party dress, hat, sandals, best dance heels, favorite summer linens, Guayabera or Tommy Bahama shirt & summer fedora for one last summer night out!
  • When: Saturday, July 29, 2023
  • Where: Midland's The H Hotel ( Google Maps)
  • View Save The Date Flyer

Articles

Free event brings police, community together with pizza, games Free event brings police, community together with pizza, games
Tournament helps bridge gap between youth, police Article by WNEM TV5 Tournament helps bridge gap between youth, police
Bridge the Gap unites citizens, law enforcement through basketball Article by MLive Bridge the Gap unites citizens, law enforcement through basketball

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