Bruce Verhoeven Foundation Bruce Verhoeven Foundation Assisting law enforcement families in times of crisis Bruce Verhoeven Foundation Assisting law enforcement families in times of crisis About the foundation The Bruce Verhoeven Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in memory of Bruce R. Verhoeven a Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff who was killed during the performance of his duties on December 4 1973. At the time of Corporal Verhoevens death an outpouring of donations were received from the community and Bruces fellow officers to assist the Verhoeven family. Bruces widow felt that the excess funds she had received should be returned to the Sheriffs Department and suggested a fund be established to assist other Sacramento law enforcement families in times of crisis.