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Monthly Email NewsletterMarch 2011
In This Issue
Fly the Blue
National Police Week 2011
National Police Week Volunteers
National Police Week 5K
NPC-50
Suzie Sawyer Circus
National Police Week Sponsorships
Traumas of Law Enforcement
Testimonial
Featured Sponsor
 
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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.  For C.O.P.S. merchandise visit http://www.COPSstore.com. COPSstore has been your official source for C.O.P.S. merchandise since 1992. 
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Upcoming 2011 Deadlines

March 25: Deadline for past-year survivors to register for National Police Week. 

 

April 1: Deadline for 2010 survivors to register for National Police Week.  

Order Your Blue Ribbons!  
blue ribbonDuring National Police Week (May 15-21), C.O.P.S. encourages you to fly a blue ribbon from your car antenna to show support for America's fallen officers and those still working our dangerous streets. To request blue ribbons visit www.nationalcops.org/serv10.htm or fax your request to C.O.P.S. at 573-346-1414 with your mailing address and the number of blue ribbons you would like to receive.
National Police Week 2011  
Are you registered for National Police Week 2011? Invitations were mailed in late January. Online registration is available at www.nationalcops.org/npw2011.htm. Registration deadline for returning survivors is March 25, 2011, and April 1, 2011, for survivors of officers killed in 2010.

C.O.P.S. will welcome 2010 survivors, any past year survivors, the official Memorial Service Escort Officer, and NPW logothe agency head to complete the registration for hotel rooms at official National Police Week hotels. All other officers should contact Eileen Haines with their hotel needs at 301-865-1631 or [email protected].

Washington, D.C. - Activities and Dates

Thursday, May 12: Early arrival day

Friday, May 13: Official arrival day, National Police Week Check-In, and Annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Saturday, May 14: First day of National Police Survivors' Conference, C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens activities, and the Suzie Sawyer Circus

Sunday, May 15: The National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at the West Front of the United States Capitol

Monday, May 16: Second day of the National Police Survivors' Conference, C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens activities, and Hoedown at the Hilton

Tuesday, May 17: Official departure day
Volunteers Needed During National Police Week 
Cathy Hill, Chairman of the Volunteer Committee, is looking for volunteers to work C.O.P.S. activities during National Police Week. Contact Cathy at 281-300-4131 or at [email protected].
National Police Week 5K
NPW 5K logoThe FBI Agents Association National Police Week 5K will be held on May 14, 2011, starting at 9 a.m. The mission of the annual event is to raise awareness and funds for Concerns of Police Survivors and the Officer Down Memorial Page. For more information on how to register visit www.nationalpoliceweek5k.com.
NPC-50

NPC50The National Police Challenge (NPC-50) is a 50-kilometer (31-mile) relay competition among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies from around the world. The NPC-50, sponsored by the U.S. Secret Service Employee Recreation Association (USSS-ERA), will take place on Friday, May 13, 2011, at the U.S. Secret Service Training Center. All proceeds, after expenses, go directly to Concerns of Police Survivors and H.E.R.O.E.S. For more information visit 

www.secretservice.gov/npc50/race.shtml.  

Suzie Sawyer Circus 
Everyone is invited to celebrate her 27 years of service as Executive Director to C.O.P.S. at the "Suzie Sawyer Circus" on Saturday, May 14, at the Hilton Alexandria Hotel.

 

For ticket information visit www.nationalcops.org/circus.htm. Deadline to order tickets is April 15, 2011.

 

Do you have photos of Suzie you would like to share? Send them to [email protected]. Deadline is April 15, 2011.

Visit www.nationalcops.org/circussponsor.htm for sponsorship opportunities.  

 

Suzie Sawyer Circus

It's Not Too Late to Donate to National Police Week
There are sponsorship opportunities for events presented by Concerns of Police Survivors. To learn more visit http://www.nationalcops.org/survivorsforms/SponsorForm.pdf. Sponsorships will be accepted through March 31, 2011.
Still Time to Register for the Last 2011 "Traumas of Law Enforcement" Training
The last C.O.P.S. "Traumas of Law Enforcement" training will be held March 28-30, 2011, in Madison, Wisconsin. There is no cost to attend the training, but registration is mandatory. Registration deadline is March 11, 2011. For additional details on the training and online registration visit http://nationalcops.org/tle.htm.
Concerns of Police Survivors Chapter Now in Iowa

On November 12, 2010, the Iowa Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) was chartered by the National Board. The Iowa chapter is comprised of 103 members, most of whom are surviving family members and affected co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty across Iowa. The chapter's purpose is to provide strong peer support at the grass roots level and assist newly-bereaved law enforcement families to attend grief retreats provided by National C.O.P.S. C.O.P.S. depends on its chapters to be available locally when an officer is killed in the line of duty, responding shortly after the tragedy, attending wakes and funerals, meeting with surviving family members, and being available to answer questions about the issues that often arise with a sudden, violent death.  

 

To learn more about the Iowa C.O.P.S. Chapter and their initiatives visit www.iowacops.org.

Testimonial 

"Experiencing how C.O.P.S. was able to smooth the edges of a jagged hole that was left inside of me after my husband's death helped me realize the importance of getting a chapter started in Iowa. Our goal is to help others know they are not alone. We all stand together in support and there will always be someone there to get them through the darkest of times. Members of C.O.P.S. truly understand what they are going through with the loss of their loved one."  

 

-Melisa Wissink, President of the new Iowa C.O.P.S. Chapter and surviving spouse of Police Officer Sean Wissink with the Des Moines Police Department, End of Watch February 11, 2007