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Battle of the Badges: High Desert staff ring bells

Staff at High Desert State Prison ring bells for Salvation Army during Battle of the Badges.

Volunteers from High Desert State Prison in Susanville were busy ringing bells for charity as part of the Battle of the Badges.

The annual bell-ringing challenge pits local law enforcement agencies against each other to see who comes out on top for donations. Funds raised for the Salvation Army stay in Lassen County, assisting community members in need.

With the red kettle are staff volunteers from High Desert State Prison in Susanville.

“It is truly the most wonderful time of the year,” said High Desert organizers. “On one day, each year, all local law enforcement agencies gather in front local businesses ringing the bell to see who can raise the most money.”

Ringing bells for charity are the High Desert State Prison warden and chief of mental health in Susanville.
Warden (A) Thornton and Chief of Mental Health Dr. McIntosh

This year, High Desert State Prison administration staff raised over $1,500 for the community.

Submitted by Lt. J. Micone


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