Money for Longview Police Vests

LONGVIEW – Money has been donated to buy bullet proof vests for Longview policemen. A check for $10,500 has been given to the Longview Police Association to purchase the vests. The money comes from four companies, Texas Star Title and Loans, Cash Max, Thrifty Loans and Rapid Payday and Title Loan. Jay Pruett, owner of Texas Star, helped spearhead the donation. The Longview Blue support group has also been raising money for the vests, which each cost around $800. Their drive was launched following the July shooting of five Dallas police officers.