Our Mission:
Rebuilding shattered lives of survivors and co-workers affected by the line of duty deaths, through partnerships with law enforcement and the community.
Rebuilding shattered lives of survivors and co-workers affected by the line of duty deaths, through partnerships with law enforcement and the community.
To all COPS Central California Concerns of Police Survivors, we are trying to get a head count for the State Candlelight Vigil Sunday May 5th and a count for the Enrollment Ceremony Monday May 6th. Helen Garner at helen.cencalcops@gmail.com A.S.A.P. There are limited tickets and seating for each day. Thank, bless you all and we will see you there.
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024 8:30PM – 9:30PM |
ENROLLMENT CEREMONY
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024 10:30AM – 12:30PM |
COUNTY MEMORIAL DATES TO REMEMBER
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KID'S CAMP
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2024
When: June 15-20, 2024 Where: Salvation Army Wonderland Camp & Conference Center - Salem, WI
C.O.P.S. Kids Camp is planned for surviving children (6-14 years of age) and their parent or legal guardian of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to attend.
What to Expect C.O.P.S. Kids Camp provides families the opportunity to interact in a relaxed setting that is removed from everyday life. Oftentimes, young children who lose a parent do not have a safe, comfortable place to share their struggles with their peers. C.O.P.S. Kids Camp offers that, as well as a place for parents/guardians to do the same.
Campers will have the opportunity to attend age appropriate grief counseling sessions that will address their needs. Licensed mental health professionals will support all campers, adult and child alike, by facilitating these sessions and presenting tools for families to implement at home in the future.
Attending C.O.P.S. Kids Camp will also give campers the chance to participate in fun and challenging activities while providing a camp-like structure that encourages relationship building. We hope that all campers leave the week with an increased sense of personal growth, and a strong support system made up of peers who can truly understand.
What is the cost? Your only expense is your travel to and from the Milwaukee Airport or to and from the Salvation Army Wonderland Camp & Conference Center if you are driving. All lodging, meals and activities are provided at no cost. If you fail to cancel your attendance and you do not show up for the program, you could be subject to a participation fee for the following year’s program.
Activity Examples Swimming Fishing Arts and Crafts Canoeing Archery Shooting Sports Campfire Skits Travel Information If you are flying: You should plan on arriving at the Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport (MKE) by 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 . You will be met by officers at the airport and transported to camp by bus. You will be transported back to the Milwaukee Airport on Thursday, June 20, by 10:30 a.m. Please be sure your return flight is AFTER 11:30 a.m. to allow time for check-in and security checks.
If you are driving: You will need to arrive at the Salvation Army Wonderland Camp after 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, and stay through breakfast on Thursday, June 20. Meals and activities are planned; no late arrivals or early departures please.
Limited travel assistance may be available. Contact your local C.O.P.S. Chapter or contact the C.O.P.S. National Office for additional information.
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2024
When: June 7-10, 2024 Where: St. Crispin’s Retreat Facility - Wewoka, OK
The Suicide Survivors Summer Retreat is co-hosted by C.O.P.S. and Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation. This retreat is planned for surviving spouses, fiancés, significant others, adult children, spouses parents, spouses siblings and grandchildren of law enforcement suicide. Other relatives and friends are not eligible to attend.
How will this retreat benefit me? You will spend the weekend bonding and receiving support from others who genuinely know how you feel, attending sessions designed for your needs, participating in activities that challenge your limits, and unwinding in a stress free environment. It is our goal for you to leave the retreat feeling relaxed with a support system of peers and knowledge to help you in the future.
What is the cost of the retreat? Your only expenses will be the cost of your airfare to and from Oklahoma City Airport or mileage to and from St. Crispin’s Retreat Facility. If you are flying, C.O.P.S./SBS will provide bussing from the Oklahoma City Airport upon arrival and bussing back to the Oklahoma City Airport upon departure. All lodging, meals and activities are provided at no cost. If you fail to cancel your attendance or do not show up for the program, you may be subject to a participation fee for the following year’s program.
Session Examples Stress Management How to Cope with Suicide Loss Fighting the Stigma Managing Relationships
Travel Information If you are flying: You should plan to arrive at the Oklahoma City International Airport (OKC) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7. You will be transported to St. Crispin’s by bus. You will be transported back to the airport by 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 10. Please plan your return flight AFTER 12:00 p.m. to allow time for check-in and security checks. Due to recent travel restrictions, we suggest purchasing travel insurance.
If you are driving: You should plan to arrive at the St. Crispin’s between 3:00- 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, and stay through breakfast on Monday, June 10. Meals and activities are planned; no late arrivals or early departures please.
Travel assistance is provided by Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation for up to $300/person. To qualify, you must register before the deadline and complete the retreat. More details will be provided upon registering.
2024 HONOR ROLL
Deputy Sheriff Darnell Calhoun
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA EOW: Friday, Jan 13, 2023 Cause: Gunfire Deputy Sheriff Brett Harris
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California End of Watch Saturday, May 13, 2023 Cause: Automobile Crash Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California End of Watch Saturday, September 16, 2023 Cause: Gunfire |
Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.
Selma Police Department, CA EOW: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 Cause: Gunfire Deputy Sheriff Alejandro Martinez
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California End of Watch Friday, July 28, 2023 Cause: Vehicular Assault Police Officer Chad Swanson
Manhattan Beach Police Department, California End of Watch Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Cause: Motorcycle Crash |
Police Officer Tuan Le
Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, December 29, 2023
Cause: Gunfire
Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, December 29, 2023
Cause: Gunfire
Registration for National Police Week 2024
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HANDS-ON PROGRAMS
These programs allow survivors to receive support from peers who know how they feel, attend seminar sessions designed for their needs, and obtain resources to help them on their journey of grief and coping. Our programs are free to survivors to attend. The only cost to the survivors is their travel to and from the program.
PICK & CLICK THE RETREAT YOU DESIRE FOR YOURSELF OR FAMILY MEMBER. EACH LINK WILL PROVIDE BROCHURES, SAMPLE AGENDAS & REGISTRATION FORMS.
ONCE YOU HAVE ATTENDED THE RETREAT OR RETREATS DESIRED, CHECK WITH YOUR CHAPTER FOR AIRLINE REIMBURSEMENT INFORMATION. ALL RETREATS ARE FREE TO ALL MEMBERS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT, TOOLS FOR COPING, AND FRIENDSHIP
FOR OUR ONGOING HEALING!
ONCE YOU HAVE ATTENDED THE RETREAT OR RETREATS DESIRED, CHECK WITH YOUR CHAPTER FOR AIRLINE REIMBURSEMENT INFORMATION. ALL RETREATS ARE FREE TO ALL MEMBERS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT, TOOLS FOR COPING, AND FRIENDSHIP
FOR OUR ONGOING HEALING!
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Traumas of Law Enforcement
Each year, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) provides training to Amerca’s law enforcement agencies on how to appropriately respond to officers and their families affected by line-of-duty traumas through the “Traumas of Law Enforcement” trainings. At these trainings, instructors will present information that is important to America’s law enforcement agencies regarding appropriate response to line-of-duty death, disability, critical incidents, and police suicide.
At the conclusion of this training, the participants will have information about:
1. How an agency’s response to tragedy directly affects the level of distress of their officers and surviving family members.
2. How an individual officer’s pre-planning may directly affect the public safety officer benefit their family may receive in the event of their line-of-duty death.
3. How an officer can successfully navigate the cumulative stress caused by experiencing critical incidents throughout a law enforcement career and how their agency can assist with this.
4. The warning signs and symptoms of police suicide.
All of the participants in this training will be provided information about the available federal public safety officer benefits and their individual state benefits.
Some of the same issues that affect survivors come into play for officers with disabilities and those coping with trauma. Recognizing the importance of helping agencies provide appropriate support for survivors and injured or traumatized officers, C.O.P.S. provides this training free of charge. HOWEVER, PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY and participants are responsible for their own travel costs.
Register here for the specific location accessible for your ease:
https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/traumas-of-law-enforcement-trainings
Each year, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) provides training to Amerca’s law enforcement agencies on how to appropriately respond to officers and their families affected by line-of-duty traumas through the “Traumas of Law Enforcement” trainings. At these trainings, instructors will present information that is important to America’s law enforcement agencies regarding appropriate response to line-of-duty death, disability, critical incidents, and police suicide.
At the conclusion of this training, the participants will have information about:
1. How an agency’s response to tragedy directly affects the level of distress of their officers and surviving family members.
2. How an individual officer’s pre-planning may directly affect the public safety officer benefit their family may receive in the event of their line-of-duty death.
3. How an officer can successfully navigate the cumulative stress caused by experiencing critical incidents throughout a law enforcement career and how their agency can assist with this.
4. The warning signs and symptoms of police suicide.
All of the participants in this training will be provided information about the available federal public safety officer benefits and their individual state benefits.
Some of the same issues that affect survivors come into play for officers with disabilities and those coping with trauma. Recognizing the importance of helping agencies provide appropriate support for survivors and injured or traumatized officers, C.O.P.S. provides this training free of charge. HOWEVER, PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY and participants are responsible for their own travel costs.
Register here for the specific location accessible for your ease:
https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/traumas-of-law-enforcement-trainings
Find a TLE training coming near you:
- Boise, ID June 10-12, 2024
- Indianapolis, IN July 8-10, 2024
- Des Moines, IA July 22nd - 24th, 2024
- San Antonio, TX August 12th - 14th, 2024
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Retreat Reimbursements To Be Considered
We are working to get funds for our chapter members attending these wonderful programs. The reimbursements will be considered once the attendee has completed the retreat program only. Once verified with the program organizers and the completed paperwork with proof of purchase submitted to the chapter, we will review for issuance of reimbursement. Each person needs to submit this request as soon as possible upon their return.
The process of distribution may take from 30-45 days upon receipt of the paperwork. We will be adding a form button to this site or you may request a form be sent to you via email very soon. We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to seeing and hearing of your amazing experiences at each of these retreats. Please feel free to submit pictures and any anecdote of your experience. Wishing you all a Bon Voyage! 2022
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