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Mission Statement: Survivors supporting Survivors

Washington has lost more than 290 officers in the line of duty since it became a state.

Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families and affected co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal criteria. Furthermore, C.O.P.S. provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and educates the public of the need to support the law enforcement profession and its survivors.

Our chapter of C.O.P.S. is entirely volunteer-driven; we have NO paid staff. As survivors of law enforcement line of duty death, our mission is to assist those who come after us, learn to live, laugh and love again.

Each year, between 140 and 160 officers are killed in the line of duty, and their families and co-workers are left to cope with the tragic loss. C.O.P.S. provides resources to help them rebuild their shattered lives. There is no membership fee to join C.O.P.S., for the price paid is already too high.

 

C.O.P.S. 2010 Hands On Programs

  • Siblings
  • Spouses
  • In-Laws
  • Co-Workers
  • Parents
C.O.P.S. Siblings Retreat 2010

September 10-13, 2010
YMCA Trout Lodge, Potosi, MO
Brochure & Registration Form
On-line Registration Form

Registration Closed, contact the C.O.P.S. National Office at 573-346-4911.

 

 YMCA Trout Lodge
C.O.P.S. Spouses Retreat 2010

September 17-20, 2010
YMCA Trout Lodge, Potosi, MO
Brochure

Registration Closed, contact the C.O.P.S. National Office at 573-346-4911.

 YMCA Trout Lodge
C.O.P.S. In-Laws Retreat 2010

October 15-18, 2010
YMCA Trout Lodge, Potosi, MO

Brochure & Registration Form
On-line Registration Form

Deadline to register: September 14, 2010

 YMCA Trout Lodge
C.O.P.S. Affected Co-Workers Retreat 2010

October 1-4, 2010
YMCA Trout Lodge, Potosi, MO

Brochure & Registration Form
On-line Registration Form

Registration Closed, contact C.O.P.S. National Office at 573-346-4911.

 YMCA Trout Lodge
C.O.P.S. Parents Retreat 2010

October 29-November 1, 2010
C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center
Little Rock, Arkansas

Brochure & Registration Form
On-line Registration Form

Deadline to register: September 29, 2010
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Monday, August 30th, 2010: 2010 Kirkland PD Charity Golf Tournament
9 a.m. Check-in, 11 a.m. Shotgun Start RSVP/Volunteer

Bear Creek Country Club MAP
13737 202nd Avenue Northeast
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 883-4770

Funds from this year’s tournament will partially benefit WAStateC.O.P.S.

 

 

Below is a calendar of upcoming events for the Washington State chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors. Mark your calendars and plan to participate in as many events as you can, to lend support to other survivors and to thank law enforcement officers who serve our communities.

Please inform us of law enforcement or survivor events planned in your area that are not on this calendar.

  • September 1, 2010: C.O.P.S.' Affected Co-Workers’ Retreat registration deadline. Brochure Online Registration
  • September 11, 2010: Seattle Police Department, South Precinct Picnic 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m., Seattle Police Department, South Precinct   MAP 3001 S. Myrtle, Seattle, WA 98108
  • September 14, 2010: C.O.P.S.' In-Laws Retreat registration deadline. Brochure Online Registration
  • September 16, 2010: Mill Creek Police Department Charity Golf Tournament, Mill Creek Country Club. More details as they become available.
  • September 16, 2010: Seattle Police Department, West Precinct Picnic 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m., Seattle Police Department, West Precinct MAP 810 Virginia St., Seattle, WA 98101
  • September 17 - 20, 2010: C.O.P.S.' Spouse’s Retreat, Potosi, Missouri
  • September 29, 2010: C.O.P.S.' Parents’ Retreat registration deadline. Brochure Online Registration
  • October 1 - 4, 2010: C.O.P.S.' Affected Co-Workers Retreat, Potosi, Missouri
  • October 15 - 18, 2010: C.O.P.S.' In-Laws Retreat, Potosi, Missouri
  • October 29 - November 1, 2010: C.O.P.S.' Parents’ Retreat, Little Rock, Arkansas
  • December 4, 2010: WAStateC.O.P.S.' General Meeting, Kirkland 11 a.m.—3 p.m. RSVP

    Kirkland City Hall, Peter Kirk Room 123  MAP

    5th Avenue, Kirkland, WA, 98033. THANK YOU to Kirkland Police Chief Eric Olsen for obtaining the site!

    • CONTINUING:
    Rita White is running in the Seattle Half-Marathon. It will take place on Sunday, November 28, 2010, in Washington D.C. Rita is running in honor of all fallen Washington State officers, and all the funds she raises goes to WAStateC.O.P.S.' Donate now. THANK YOU, Rita!

    Emily Nollmeyer and Brenda Donner are participating in the 2010 COPSWalk, a 25 mile walk over 2 days. They are walking in honor of their respective dads and all fallen Washington State officers. Sponsor either Emily or Brenda (or both!) at http://www.razoo.com/story/Brenda-Donner-s-2010-Cops-Walk and/or http://www.razoo.com/story/Emily-Nollmeyer-Cops-Walk-2010
 
Legislative Action Print E-mail

Washington State 2010 Legislative Wrap-up

The Washington State Legislature passed several bills in 2010, and the governor signed off on:

* A benefits bill which raises the lump-sum payment for survivors of LODD from a flat amount, and adjusts it for inflation in the future. This bill also removes a requirement that a first responder have 10 years of service before survivors can draw an annual retirement benefit, and changes the minimum payment to 10 percent of the average salary.

* Amended the free college education wording. Previously, the wording was state colleges "MAY" waive tuition and fees for LODD survivors; now it's "SHALL".

* A third bill toughens the penalties for helping a criminal suspect evade capture.

* A final bill ends the practice of “booking bail” in which suspects could post bail without having to see a judge. Also approved was a measure that allows officials to revoke parole or probation of suspects from other states who are now in Washington.

 
Merchandise Print E-mail

WAStateC.O.P.S. encourages participation in Project Blue Light, which is the illumination of blue lights in your windows during the holiday season. It is a visible show of support for law enforcement officers, and a demonstration of remembrance for those who have died in the line of duty.

We sell blue candles for the Project Blue Light campaign. We have 2 types and sizes of candles:
* 8 ounce tins, $10 each
* 16 ounce glass jars for $20

Both come in unscented or a slight vanilla scent.

100% of the proceeds go to our chapter of C.O.P.S., to be used to help our survivors attend National Police Week and targeted survivor seminars throughout the year.

Contact PBJ Textiles at 206-243-3053 for more information about merchandise such as:
* baseball caps
* totes
* t-shirts, etc.

Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or dial 425-522-2677 (COPS) for more information.
 
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Incorporated in 1996, Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. As such, all donations are tax deductible.

All funds raised and donated are used to assist the survivors of peace officers killed in the line of duty, as determined by Federal criteria.

We assist survivors as they rebuild their lives, regain their self confidence, and deal with their own specific grief issues.

Through the support of the C.O.P.S. network, survivors learn to live, laugh, and love again.

Your generous donation allows us to provide financial assistance for survivors to:

 

* attend National Police Week
* attend Hands-on-Programs provided by National C.O.P.S.
* receive counseling
* attend training to learn how to assist subsequent survivors of line-of-duty death

We welcome contributions to our efforts; please send your donation to:

Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors
P.O. Box 111772
Tacoma, WA 98411-1772


WAStateC.O.P.S. Tax ID (EIN) is 91-1616445

Our Washington State charitable solicitations registration number is 5797

Our UBI number is 601707771

WAStateC.O.P.S. does NOT utilize telephone solicitors in our fundraising campaigns.

Thank you for your support!