Two local law enforcement officers are going to find out how wet and cold they get this afternoon. Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green and Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren are going to be taking a dip into a lake at the Schildberg Recreation Area this afternoon, beginning at 3 o’clock. The effort is one of many similar attempts nationwide to raise money for the family of 5-month old Landon Shaw, of Tarkio, MO.

Green says he’s seen the various videos on social media with regard to the “Plunge for Landon,” but he noticed something was lacking. He says “Noticed that about 80% of the posts” he’s seen are emergency services workers, but few administrators such as Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs and Councilpersons taking the challenge. McLaren accepted his challenge as did Atlantic City Councilman Chris Jimerson. Green says if they can raise enough money before the plunge, they’ll be decked out for the challenge.

He says if they can raise $300 by 3-pm, they’ll wear their uniforms, minus the expensive equipment such as radios and weapons. You can donate by stopping by the Atlantic Police or Cass County Sheriff’s Departments, or by calling the P-D and making your pledge to donate. He says donations of any amount will be appreciated. Green says the case of a family such as Landon’s being socked with mounting medical bills and travel expensed in the fight against cancer, is something he can relate to, and that’s why he’s stepping up to help them out.

Any funds raised will be sent to the family Wednesday afternoon. This past weekend, several area law enforcement members and firefighters held separate “Plunge for Landon” events to raise funds for the baby and his family.