HONORING 2024 HEROES
Deputy Alfredo "Freddy" Flores
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
Los Angeles, California
EOW:  Apr. 20, 2024
Police Officer Matthew Bowen
Vacaville Police Department
Vacaville, California
EOW:  Jul. 11, 2024
Police Officer Austin Machitar
​San Diego Police Department
San Diego, California
EOW:  Aug 26, 2024


We are always looking for those who would like the opportunity to get involved with the Central California Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors.  We will be looking for Fundraising ideas, future reimbursement options, party for survivors, and reaching more survivors.
There has been some interest generated about Peer Support Training for the Law Enforcement Agencies in our area.   

Chapter Meeting
TBA
Zoom link
Will be emailed prior to meeting
  Board/Membership In-Person/Zoom Meeting
We will be looking for Fundraising ideas, future reimbursement options, party for survivors, reaching more survivors, & whatever might be on your mind.
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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!
Spouses for Couples
Retreat March 22-25
Registration is Opening Soon
Spouses for Couples Retreat is planned for surviving spouses and their new spouse/domestic partner *(21 years or Older) of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.
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Outward Bound Adventure
July 7-13, 2024
Registration is Opening Soon
Outward Bound® Adventure is planned for teenagers and young adults (15-20 years of age) who are children of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. 
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​Co-Workers for Couples Retreat April 19-22, 2024
Registration is Opening Soon
Co-Workers for Couples Retreat is planned for surviving co-workers, active or retired, and their spouse/domestic partner *(21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.
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Young Adults Camp
July 29- August 2, 2024
Registration is Opening Soon
Young Adults Camp is planned for surviving children and siblings (15-20 years of age) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.
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Suicide Survivors Fall Retreat
October 18-21, 2024
Registration is Opening Soon
The Suicide Survivors Fall Retreat is co-hosted by C.O.P.S. and Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation. This retreat is planned for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents and other extended family of law enforcement suicide.
Adult Children's Retreat
August 9-12, 2024
Registration is Opening Soon
Adult Children’s Retreat is planned for surviving adult children and their spouse/ domestic partner* (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. 

Co-Workers Retreat
October 4-7, 2024
Registration is Opening Soon
Co-Workers Retreat is planned for surviving co-workers, active or retired, (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.  






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Fiancés & Significant Others Retreat
 August 16-19, 2024
Registration is Opening Soon
Fiancés & Significant Others Retreat is planned for surviving fiancés and significant others (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, according to C.O.P.S. criteria.
Extended Family Retreat
October 13-16, 2023
Registration is Opening Soon
Extended Family Retreat is planned for the surviving extended family members and their spouse/domestic partner* (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. Eligible family members include: grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws (on surviving spouse’s side), and grandchildren.
Parents Retreat
​October 25-28, 2024
Registration is Opening Soon
Parents Retreat is planned for surviving parents and step-parents of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. Couples, as well as single parents, are encouraged to attend. 
​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​
 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!
Did you know the CPOMF has a scholarship program?

Spouses and children of our honored officers are eligible to apply for financial assistance in reaching their educational goals. Whether you are attending an accredited trade school, community college, four-year college, or graduate program – we are here to help – including out of state students! See our website for more information and to apply online.  
https://camemorial.org/scholarship-program/
May Memorial Month 2024

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Fallen Officers

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