David Spade helps cops buy rifles

The Phoenix Police has gotten some high-powered goodies courtesy, David Spade.

Los Angeles, Dec 23: The Phoenix Police Department has gotten some high-powered goodies courtesy of actor David Spade.The one-time Phoenix resident donated $100,000 so that the department can buy approximately 50 AR-15 rifles.

Spade said he wanted to make the donation after seeing a TV news report about Phoenix officers having to buy their own rifles. Spade grew up in the Phoenix area and graduated from Arizona State University. Phoenix Police Sgt. Alan Hill says the rifles will be given to patrol officers and that the agency was grateful for the gifts. "These guys need to be able to do their jobs and I am just happy I could help," Spade said in a statement released by his publicist. Bureau Report