A half-dozen police and correctional officers at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office don two uniforms: their duty uniform and the uniform of the DC Generals Police and Fire Football Team.

They’ll be wearing the latter on May 10 when the Generals host the California Blue Knights for the 2008 National Police Week Kickoff Game May 10 at 1 p.m.

The Sheriff’s Office is inviting Charles County citizens to the game, which will be held at Hotchkiss Field at Gallaudet University located at 800 Florida Avenue in Northeast, D.C.

The game promises to be a fun family experience including exciting competition, great food and, according to the DC Generals, some surprises, too. Most importantly, proceeds from the game benefit the Washington, D.C., Chapter of the Concerns of Police Survivors and the Washington Center Foundation Burn Unit. Tickets are $10 but kids 12 and younger are admitted for free.

If Gallaudet University is too far of a drive for local residents, they can support the Generals when the team hosts the Philadelphia Blue Flame on May 22 at 6 p.m. at North Point High School in Waldorf.

Cpl. William Welch is an assistant coach for the Generals. The team also includes Officer James Thompson, a quarterback, Officer Corey Wimberly, a wide receiver, Officer Patrick Mann, a running back, Correctional Officer Edward Tabor, a strong safety, and Correctional Officer Jacob Campbell, an offensive lineman.

The DC Generals football team is a non-profit organization comprised of law enforcement, firefighter and emergency medical services personnel and is a member of the National Public Safety Football League. The league is united to raise funds for local charities through spirited competition. To learn more about the DC Generals and the charities it supports, visit www.dcgeneralsfootball.org.