On Saturday, June 30th, teams from across the country will set out to summit their state's highest point in honor of the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty in that state. Whether the team is attempting to climb the tallest mountain or hike the highest hill, each team member will carry with them the memory of the tremendous sacrifice the officers made to protect and serve that state.
The annual Summit for Heroes memorial climb dates back to 2006 and is one of our largest memorial climbs the organization conducts. Last year, there were over 750 law enforcement professionals, friends, family and supporters that took part in the 2011 Summit for Heroes memorial climb. This included participation from 47 states as well as the island of Guam. Each year Cops on Top grows ever closer to reaching our goal of honoring every fallen officer in all 50 states. We are excited to also be raising money during the Summit for Heroes climbs that will go directly to help support
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.).
If you are interested in participating in the 2012 Cops on Top Summit for Heroes memorial climb, locate your state and team leaders email address on the list below and send them message. That state's team leader will get back with you shortly with all the S4H details. If your state does not have a team leader yet, check back soon or contact Cops on Top at
copsontop@comcast.net
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What Cops on Top is All About
C
ops on Top has a strong commitment to provide tangible aid for the grieving and healing process of those who have lost a beloved officer, to support organizations dedicated to this cause, and to project a positive image of law enforcement officers. We honor, and raise awareness, for police officers who have been killed while protecting and serving their communities.
Cops on Top plans annual climbing expeditions to the world's most respected mountains. The purpose is to bring to the public's attention the dangers, stress and life-altering effects on the average police officer. A fallen officer's memory serves as our banner and a memorial is placed on each summit attempted.
The Cops on Top team is comprised of volunteer climbers, largely self-funded law enforcement officers. Volunteers are welcome to contact
Cops on Top. The fallen officers on whose behalf the climbs are undertaken are nominated by family, friends, and law enforcement organizations.
The Origin of Cops on Top
Cops on Top was founded by Captain Keith McPheeters of the Farmington New Mexico Police Department. In 1998, Captain McPheeters was a member of that agencies Special Response Team searching for the killers of Cortez Colorado Police Officer Dale Claxton. The manhunt was the largest of its kind in American history and conducted in the remote Southwestern United States Four-Corners region of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. During those months, McPheeters reflected on of the nature of his occupation, the public's perception of a police officer's work, and the effect such a loss has on an officer's survivors. From these thoughts, the concept of Cops on Top took form.
Your Support is Appreciated
Cops on Top maintains the highest integrity with respects to all fiscal and financial matters of the team. All sponsorships, donations, receipts, and disbursements are recorded and reported. All donations under the Cops on Top name should be made directly to the organization. If you have
any questions about making donations or if you question the purpose of any person who has solicited your donation and wish to confirm its validity,
please contact us.
Cops on Top graciously accepts sponsorships and donations for equipment and provisions for the climbing team, as well as for the aid of officers fallen in the line of duty. If you would like to support this noble cause, contact the team directly and indicate if you wish to aid the team or the team'scause. Also, Cops on Top highly recommends supporting
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS).