Co-Worker

Critical Incident and the Family is coming to Northwest Washington!

None of us in the law enforcement family want to think about the possibility of losing a loved one in a line of duty death (LODD), osuffering a catastrophic injury. We know that many of our families are not prepared. And that’s why we want to provide tools to help others begin crucial conversations. WAStateC.O.P.S presents the following workshop, where we'll discuss LODD, injury (death and disabil- ity benefits), suicide, and their effects on families and co-workers. We’ll examine financial preparations and how families can support their officers on the job and at home. Plus much more!


Who Should Attend: Law enforcement, military (guard, reserves, etc.), support personnel, their spouses, significant others, and immediate family members, as well as department chaplains. News media representation is welcome. Not suitable for young children.  We apologize; no child care will be available.

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 60 PARTICIPANTS; REGISTER EARLY!

Snacks, lunch, and beverages provided by Coupeville Community Bible Church Island County Deputy Sheriff Guild.

Certificate of Completion will be provided upon conclusion.

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HOP Financial Assistance

Submitted by Troy Meyers on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 02:23

WAStateC.O.P.S. offers financial assistance to survivors attending National Police Week and Hands on Programs (HOP) offered by National C.O.P.S.

For fiscal year 2012, the board voted to assist UP TO $600 per survivor for NPW for travel related expenses.

For fiscal year 2012, the board voted to assist UP TO $400 per survivor per retreat for travel related expenses. National C.O.P.S. covers your room, meal and program expenses.

The only requirement is to complete a statement of Eligibility and Intent confirming that you will or have participated in the programs provided.  Survivors are defined as spouses, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, fiancées, significant others, and co-workers.

Additional assistance may also be available; please CONTACT US for details.

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Lakewood Street Survival Seminar

Judith Secor, Parent, Officer Robert Coulter, California Highway Patrol (CA), EOW 11/02/2003

Gene and I went to Lakewood on July 19th and 20th to represent WAStateC.O.P.S. with an information table at the Street Survival Seminar hosted by the Lakewood PD for law enforcement officers. Lt. Heidi Hoffman was our wonderful host and made us feel very welcome.

David “Buck Savage” Smith from Calibre Press, PoliceOne was the seminar presenter.  He knows Concerns of Police Survivors, Suzie Sawyer, and is a great supporter of C.O.P.S. After a few brief conversations, he invited Gene and me to attend the seminar on the second day – the all-day program was offered twice, once each day. What an honor! This was a class for LEOs, NOT survivors, yet he welcomed us. He allowed me to tell the circumstances of my son’s death since it illustrated a point he was making. It was something else to have these seasoned LEOs nodding their heads in understanding of what I had to say.

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Critical Incident and the Family is coming to Eastern Washington!

None of us in the law enforcement family want to think about the possibility of losing a loved one in a line of duty death (LODD), osuffering a catastrophic injury. We know that many of our families are not prepared. And that’s why we want to provide tools to help others begin crucial conversations. WAStateC.O.P.S presents the following workshop, where we'll discuss LODD, injury (death and disabil- ity benefits), suicide, and their effects on families and co-workers. We’ll examine financial preparations and how families can support their officers on the job and at home. Plus much more!

Who Should Attend: Law enforcement, military (guard, reserves, etc.), support personnel, their spouses, significant others, and immediate family members, as well as department chaplains. News media representation is welcome. Not suitable for young children.  We apologize; no child care will be available.

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 60 PARTICIPANTS; REGISTER EARLY!

Snacks, lunch, and beverages provided by the Spokane Police Guild (Thanks SPG!)

Certificate of Completion will be provided upon conclusion.

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National Police Week Agenda and Tips

 

 

National Police Week

WAStateC.O.PS. Agenda and Tips

May 12th - 17th

 

National Police Week has much to offer all survivors – especially first-time attendees. Like many things you do in life, you will get out of it what you are willing to put in to it. Our encouragement to you is to participate in all that is available to you.

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C.O.P.S. Programs

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Affected Co-Workers Retreat Provides Much-Needed Healing   Concerns of Police Survivors' (C.O.P.S.) 1st Annual Affected Co-Workers Retreat was a huge success!

Submitted by Brook McKay on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 19:57

Concerns of Police Survivors' (C.O.P.S.) 1st Annual Affected Co-Workers Retreat was a huge success! The retreat was held October 1-4, 2010, at the YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi, Missouri. The inaugural retreat provided an opportunity for surviving co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty to bond with and find support from others who have also lost a co-worker to a line-of-duty death. Losing a friend and co-worker in the line of duty ranks high in the traumatic experiences officers face during their career. Read more »

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