Fort Bend Independent School District Police Chief David Rider made the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Most Wanted List by agreeing to participate in the annual MDA Lock-Up fundraiser. Rider agreed to be “arrested and locked up” at Amici Restaurant in Sugar Land to support MDA. He was among more than 100 community leaders invited to take part in this year’s program. The theme was “Everyday Heroes.”
Fort Bend Independent School District Police Chief David Rider is shown with MDA volunteer William Shaddock.
On Sept. 22, MDA volunteer William Shaddock served Rider with a “warrant” for his arrest at the FBISD Police Department. The Chief was charged with having a big heart for agreeing to support the MDA with its annual fundraiser. Rider set a goal of $1,600 (which would serve as his “bail” money), but surpassed it by collecting approximately $1,750 thanks to the generous donations of FBISD police officers and staff, and Rider’s family, friends and district colleagues.
Donations to the MDA provide help and hope to people in need by funding clinics that offer specialized medical care, research that leads to treatments and cures, needed medical equipment, and a summer camp for children.
“One of my goals when joining the FBISD Police Department was to get my team more involved in the community,” said Rider. “MDA’s Lock-Up Program gave us the opportunity to support a worthy cause that benefits children, adults and families throughout our community. Even though our team’s eagerness to participate may have been sparked by the thought of seeing me in handcuffs, I would say they are the true Everyday Heroes who are making a difference in our community.”
It is refreshing to see the ISD PD chief living in the community, participating in community activities. Way to go Chief Rider