Police beard competition winner announced

Homewood Police Department’s Beards for Bucks fundraising event surpassed its financial goals and awarded a bearded winner before year’s end.

A collection of officers had paid a $100 fee, which went toward Susan B. Komen for a Cure and the Exceptional Foundation, to grow a beard starting Oct. 6. They also asked the public for donations to these organizations. In total the officers raised around $3,300.

Officer Scott Blake’s beard won a final “best beard” competition on Dec. 29.

A panel of judges selected Blake’s beard as the winner based on ratings of length, fullness and color. He was awarded with a $50 gift card to Michael’s Restaurant.

“They did a great job for a great cause,” Police Chief Jim Roberson said. “I am proud not only of these gentlemen but also of the whole department because they are giving back to people who support us.”

Officers Ted Springfield and Jerry Suttles were also in the running for the final prize.

The Homewood Police Foundation is collection donations for Beards for Bucks through Jan. 1.