Romans Chevrolet Buick has donated $2,500 to the Independence Police Department.

 

 The donation came as part of Giving Tuesday. The donation will be used to purchase rifle plates for officers.

 

 Rifle plates, also known as small arms protective inserts, are used to stop higher velocity rifle rounds from striking the wearer.

 

 Also on Tuesday, Romans Chevrolet Buick donated $5,000 to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Ron Wade says the money will be used to purchase equipment to better serve the community.