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On June 26, 2010 teams from across the country braved extreme heat, unseasonable cold, forest fires, and rain in their attempts to reach state highpoints in honor of our nation's fallen law enforcement officers for the 2010 Summit for Heroes memorial climb. This year we were able to
bring a greater awareness to our cause by expanding the ways in which we share individual team experiences with the world such as the implementation of our
Facebook page and more teams partnering with their local media outlets.
While this year was not a record setting year for participation some teams, such as the Texas and Arizona teams, showed that Cops on Top is definitely growing in popularity. Regardless of each team's size the tremendous level of dedication by each and every team member displays our pledge to never forget those we've lost and embodies the spirit of the Cops on Top organization.
Cops on Top is extremely proud of each team and would like to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to honor the sacrifice of those who gave all. We encourage everyone to join us next year on June 25, 2011 for the 2011 Summit for Heroes memorial climb.
To view the 2010 state team rosters click (
here)
The ten most-recent updates are shown below. Click on each headline to access the audio reports. All of the 2010 Denali expedition teams' updates can be found at this link
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).