Neb. Police Grow Stubble for Good Cause

Neb. Police Grow Stubble for Good Cause

AP

Things are getting a little hairy for some Nebraska officers.

The North Platte police force is sporting facial stubble in a friendly competition to raise money for a “No Limits” youth program. The program uses martial arts to teach at-risk children discipline and life skills.

Any officer taking part in the beard-growing contest donates $5, Police Chief Martin Gutschenritter said. So far, 14 are in.

Police have started an interagency competition and officers will accept competition from anyone who wants to donate to the cause, Capt. Jim Agler said.

Officers have three months to grow the facial hair, with judging to be held in two categories, goatee and full beard.

Gutschenritter said the public may be asked to help in the judging.

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