There were 26 surviving adult children (20 years and older) at the retreat held at the YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi, MO. The extreme heat, with temperatures in the 90's, didn't stop the survivors from taking part in counseling sessions and participating in fun outdoor activities. Many of the attendees have attended camp and Outward Bound and are now taking in the next retreat available to them as adults.

Harry Herington, a former police officer who is now the CEO of NIC-USA, an e-government business, is on the Road for C.O.P.S. He is riding his red, white and blue Harley-Davidson motorcycle to each state capitol over the next 3 years to raise awareness of the inherent dangers of law enforcement and support for families of fallen officers. At each stop, Ride4COPS is making a donation to the local C.O.P.S. Chapter. So far Ride4COPS has visited Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Iowa, and most recently Wisconsin.

Harry states, "As a former police officer, I know from experience that an officer's biggest concern is not falling in the line of duty, but what happens to their family if they do. That is why I am committed to raising awareness for this great cause, and I encourage others to follow the ride and get involved."

 

To learn more visit www.ride4cops.com. Shown in the photo is Harry Herington in front of the Texas state capitol.

The 2010 COPS Walk will be here before we know it. Many participants are already busy fundraising for the annual event. If you would like to make a donation, many COPS Walkers have set up donation pages on Razoo.com. Donate to the general COPS Walk page or to your favorite walker! This year's COPS Walk will be held October 9 and 10 in Harpers' Ferry, WV. The COPS Walk is a physically challenging and emotionally rewarding experience as you walk 25 miles in 2 days with other law enforcement survivors.

 

Would you like to help raise money for COPS Walk 2010 but just can't "get out of bed" to be there?

Consider becoming a Sleep Walker for the COPS Walk this year! Sleep Walkers who raise $1,000 or more will receive the official COPS Walk 2010 gift, a pillow case identifying you as a Sleep Walker, acknowledgement in the COPS Walk thank you ad in the winter C.O.P.S. newsletter, and the feeling of satisfaction that you helped C.O.P.S. continue its mission of rebuilding shattered lives.

 

To learn more visit www.nationalcops.org. 

C.O.P.S.' National Golf Tournament, hosted by the Missouri Conservation Agents Association, will be held Sunday, August 8, at Old Kinderhook Golf Course in mid Missouri near the National C.O.P.S office. All proceeds from this event are earmarked to underwrite the Surviving Spouses Retreat on September 17-20, 2010. 

 

You can be part of this fundraising effort for C.O.P.S. in a very special way! Special "In Memory Of Flags" with a fallen officer's picture, name, End of Watch, and agency can be displayed on the golf course on August 8 honoring their supreme sacrifice. July 19 is the FIRM DEADLINE to purchase this special commemorative flag.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor your fallen loved one and at the same time support Concerns of Police Survivors.

ORDER "IN MEMORY OF FLAG"

C.O.P.S. will hold a mandatory training for its 50 chapters nationwide on July 15-18, 2010, at the YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi, MO. At the training, chapter representatives learn about the paperwork required of chapters, issues volunteers need to know about running a nonprofit organization, and how to develop a healthy C.O.P.S. Chapter. C.O.P.S. expects about 80 people to attend the training.

The purpose of this letter is to express support for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) organization. All of us at Law Officer magazine and LawOfficer.com have a huge amount of respect for this group because they are truly the unsung hero supporting those left behind when an officer loses his or her life. C.O.P.S. is one of those rare organizations that truly make a difference and we are proud to partner with them in these efforts.

 

Sincerely,

 

Dale Stockton, Editor-in-Chief, Law Officer

Visit COPSstore for merchandise. Roll Call items are available in several colors of short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts and crew neck and hooded sweatshirts.  All C.O.P.S. merchandise can be found at http://www.COPSstore.com. COPSstore has been your official source for C.O.P.S. merchandise since 1992.

Concerns of Police Survivors has been awarded the "Best in America" seal of approval from Independent Charities of America.