Wyckoff Police Grow Beards, Donate To Charity

WYCKOFF, NJ — After months of growing mustaches, beards and something in-between, Wyckoff police officers celebrated the end of their "Movember" charity drive by donating $7,500 to The Love Fund of Wyckoff.

According to Chief of Police David Murphy, Wyckoff Police officers, in conjunction with the Police Benevolent Association Local #261, "grew mustaches and beards to bring awareness to several causes" from October through December.

"The end goal was to have each officer donate money for each month that they participated with the PBA Local matching the final donation," he said.

On the front steps of Wyckoff Townhall Tuesday morning, that check was presented.

"We could not be more proud of our officers! Job well done! Thank you to Mayor Rubenstein and all the committee members that came out to support us. The Wyckoff Love Fund is a great organization helping so many in need," wrote Wyckoff Police officials, in a Facebook post.

The Love Fund was founded in memory of Wyckoff native Robert Ralyea Bach by his parents David and Cyndie Bach.

A fund centered on assisting children in need, The Love Fund has been able to "distribute up to $50,000 a year" to assist local children, according to the organization.

Mayor Melissa Rubenstein, who was present on Tuesday morning, took to Facebook to thank both parties for what they do in the community.