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Monthly Email NewsletterFebruary 2012
In This Issue
Traumas of Law Enforcement
National Police Week 2012
Fly the Blue
National Police Week Volunteers
National Police Week Sponsorships
COPS WALK SOUTHWEST
Testimonial
Featured Sponsor
 
BJA
 
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Visit COPSstore for merchandise. Roll Call items are available in several colors of short sleeve
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Upcoming 2012 Deadlines
 
February 28: Deadline to apply for C.O.P.S. scholarships for the college summer semester. Online application is available. 

 

March 26: Deadline for past-year survivors to register for National Police Week. 

 

April 9: Deadline for 2011 survivors to register for National Police Week.  

There is Still Time to Register for the Remaining
2012 Traumas of Law Enforcement Trainings 

 

 Visit our website or call the National Office for more information.

 http://www.nationalcops.org/serv08.htm

    

February 27-29, 2012

Chicago (Oak Lawn), Illinois

Registration Deadline: Call the National Office for availability

 

March 5-7, 2012

Rochester, New York

Registration Deadline: Call the National Office for availablity

 

March 12-14, 2012

Salt Lake City (Sandy), Utah

Registration Deadline: February 11, 2012

 

March 26-28, 2012

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Registration Deadline: March 9, 2012
National Police Week 2012  
National Police Week 2012 is Sunday, May 13 through Saturday,
May 19. 

 

Washington, D.C., Activities and Dates:

 

Saturday, May 12: Early Arrival Day, Law Enforcement United riders arrive in Washington, D.C.

 

Sunday, May 13: Official Arrival Day, National Police Week Check-In, Law Enforcement United Road to Hope rider/survivor reception, and Annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Monday, May 14: First day of the National Police Survivors' Conference, C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens activities, and Donor Reception 

 

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

Wednesday, May 16: Second day of the National Police Survivors' Conference, C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens activities, and evening social event for survivors

 

Thursday, May 17: Official Departure Day

 

While hotels for National Police Week 2012 have been secured, the only way to make reservations at the official National Police Week hotels is through Concerns of Police Survivors after invitations have been mailed or on-line by visiting C.O.P.S.' website at http://www.nationalcops.org/npw2012.htm.
Order Your Blue Ribbons!  
blue ribbonDuring National Police Week (May 13-19), C.O.P.S. encourages you to fly a blue ribbon from your car antenna to show support for America's fallen law enforcement 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 Volunteers Needed  
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 visit https://www.nationalcops.org/volunteer.htm.
National Police Week 2012 Sponsorship Opportunities  
There are sponsorship opportunities for events presented by Concerns of Police Survivors. To learn more visit http://www.nationalcops.org/survivorsforms/Sponsor%20Form.pdf.
COPSWALK SOUTHWEST 

COPS Walk SW            COPS WALK SOUTHWEST 2012

           A physical challenge, an emotional high

             and the opportunity to help C.O.P.S.

               March 10-11 - 2 Days - 25 Miles

                 Phoenix, AZ

 

 

The inaugural COPS WALK SOUTHWEST will bring survivors, friends and the law enforcement community together to support Concerns of Police Survivors' hands-on programs.

 

To sponsor or register for COPS WALK SOUTHWEST, please visit http://www.nationalcops.org/copswalksw.htm.  If you have any questions, please contact Patty Friend, Development Assistant, at 573-346-4911 or patty_friend@nationalcops.org. C.O.P.S. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.     

 

Testimonial 

"On December 11, 2006, Bryan County Sheriff Clyde Smith, Deputy Dee Ann Kromer and Mr. Mike Maxwell showed up at my home to inform me that my husband, Sgt. Michael W. Larson, was in an auto accident and he did not make it. At that moment, I wondered how I was going to tell our children, Megan, Shawn and Lil Megan, that their father was no longer with us. Many events have taken place since that day. Thanks to an organization called C.O.P.S. we have been able to work on rebuilding our shattered lives. Now I am trying to do my part in giving other families the same opportunities that my family has had by doing the 25-mile COPSWALK in honor of Michael to raise money for C.O.P.S."  

Lisa Larson, surviving spouse of Sgt. Michael W. Larson, Bryan County (GA) Sheriff's Department, End of Watch December 11, 2006.