Maybe you could talk with the local Moose club (or other org.) and see if they would donate the hall for a benefit. Admission tickets could be sold, have beer garden, and a chinese auction. Admission tickets could even be sold online so people out of the area could donate too.
Donate 100% of all profits to assiting the wounded/deceased officers and their families. Maybe present a plaque to the police department for their service and sacrafices.
It would be a lot of work, but I'm sure a lot of local community businesses/groups would like to help. The police would see the community turn out in appreciation.
Just an idea.....
I think that's a great idea. I think anything we can do to show them how much we appreciate them, and how we will not forget the sacrifices of fallen officers, would be greatly appreciated.
It would be great to show them we have faith in their judgement and know they would execute the law faithfully.