The Dalles Police Department says a scam that has re-surfaced has been targeting citizens that are supportive of the police department and other law enforcement organizations and causes.  In a statement, the Department says the solicitations are worded in a way that makes the reader think The Dalles Police Department and/or other police organizations are somehow a part of the solicitation and receiving benefits.  The Dalles Police Department says it will not solicit for money by way of a mailers, newspaper articles, emails or phone calls for benefit of the department.  The department has participated in various fundraising activities for causes outside of the department but they can easily and always be verified by any member of the department.  The Dalles Police Department strongly encourages any citizen that is solicited in this kind of way to contact the department for guidance.