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Marco Rico of the Travis County Sheriff’s Office prepares for his bout in the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges on Jan. 22. The evening pitted local law enforcement and firefighters against each other to raise funds for Partnerships for Children, which helps CPS caseworkers get the resources they need to do their jobs. -
Georgetown firefighter Clifton Schuneman makes his way to the ring, where he’d land the first K.O. of the night. -
Battle of the Badges sets up shop across the country, but Austin has left a mark. Last year, said the emcee, one of the women’s bouts turned ugly: One of the competitors took such a hit to the nose it exploded. -
Schuneman celebrates his victory. Not only did proceeds from Friday raise funds for Partnerships for Children, it also brought in thousands of diaper donations. -
The 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges on Jan. 22. The evening pitted local law enforcement and firefighters against each other in 17 matches to raise funds for Partnerships for Children, which helps CPS caseworkers get the resources they need to do their jobs. -
The Austin Fire Department’s Vanessa Schaefer said, “It’s the perfect combination because it’s a challenge that you put on yourself. It’s rewarding physically and competitively, but it’s also for charity. A lot of people put in a lot of work. It’s very fulfilling.” -
The 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges on Jan. 22. The evening pitted local law enforcement and firefighters against each other in 17 matches to raise funds for Partnerships for Children, which helps CPS caseworkers get the resources they need to do their jobs. -
Battle of the Badges sets up shop across the country, but Austin has left a mark. Last year, said the emcee, one of the women’s bouts turned ugly: One of the competitors took such a hit to the nose it exploded. -
The 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges on Jan. 22. The evening pitted local law enforcement and firefighters against each other in 17 matches to raise funds for Partnerships for Children, which helps CPS caseworkers get the resources they need to do their jobs. -
The 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges on Jan. 22. The evening pitted local law enforcement and firefighters against each other in 17 matches to raise funds for Partnerships for Children, which helps CPS caseworkers get the resources they need to do their jobs.
Battle of the Badges 2016
