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Memorial Expeditions Honoring Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Cops on Top is a team of volunteers from the law enforcement and public service community, who undertake mountain climbing expeditions to honor the memories of those heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty protecting others. We welcome you to our home.

2013 Cho Oyu Memorial Expedition

Cops on Top has committed to its most ambitious expedition to date: 2013 Cho Oyu memorial expedition. Located in Nepal in the Himalyan Mountain Range and standing at 26,846 ft., Cho Oyu stands as the sxith tallest mountain in the world. Please check back soon for more expedition plans, fallen officer nomination announcements and team formation details.

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring the 2012 Cops on Top Summit for Heroes memorial climb or the 2013 Cho Oyu Memorial Expedition? Contact us at copsontop@comcast.net

SUPPORT US!

You can support Cops on Top 2012 Aconcagua memorial expedition team on this site by making a direct SECURE donation.
 

NO donation is too small!

Cops on Top Merchandise

Cops on Top 2012 Aconcagua expedition bracelets are currently available for a dontation of $5.00 each. For more information on the bracelets and other fantastic Cops on Top merchandise, please click (here).

Cops on Top expedition bracalet (front view)

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WE ARE ON FACEBOOKThe Cops on Top Facebook is up and running! Come join us (here) to keep up to date on future expeditions and events, see expedition videos, and network with other supporters, officers, and climbers.

2012 Cops on Top Summit for Heroes

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.
 
Team Colorado 2011The 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
 
Alabama  
Alaska  
Arizona Livier.Kacic@chandleraz.gov
Arkansas  
California JonBrown@co.tulare.ca.us
Colorado jjohnson@co.weld.co.us
Connecticut Glenn.Buonanducci@southwindsor.org
Delaware THubbard@westtownpolice.org 
Florida adhariton@ucnsb.net
Georgia  
Hawaii  
Idaho  
Illinois chuck_lisap@msn.com
Indiana M6826@indy.gov
Iowa  
Kansas ameek611@cox.net
Kentucky Phil.feigel@gmail.com
Louisiana mljones@bienvillesheriff.org
Maine joshuaawiseman@yahoo.com
Maryland cmklamrhein@yahoo.com
Massachusetts  
Michigan MMendell@ALLEGANCOUNTY.ORG
Minnesota ECarlson@EdinaMN.gov
Mississippi towen84@gmail.com
Missouri scottbarthelmass@yahoo.com
Montana robinsonjtim@aol.com 
Nebraska kpd610@megavision.com
Nevada  
New Hampshire JSOUCY@manchesternh.gov
New Jersey  
New Mexico alstamps75@gmail.com 
New York acopnypd@yahoo.com
North Carolina horseplay50@yahoo.com
North Dakota johnny.lawdawg@gmail.com
Ohio bevjanke@gmail.com 
Oklahoma  
Oregon  
Pennsylvania jmuller@adamscounty.us
Rhode Island jac48699@aol.com
South Carolina JBurriss@greenvillecounty.org 
South Dakota Joshua.Twedt@rcgov.org 
Tennessee  
Texas michael.hoyt@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us
Utah  
Vermont  
Virginia Byron.Schiesz@usdoj.gov
Washington  
West Virginia tlfought@gmail.com
Wisconsin amycakespm@gmail.com
Wyoming Humphrey@odmp.org
 
Let's make 2012 the year in which we finally accomplish the goal of honoring our fallen brothers and sisters in all 50 states by reaching all 50 state summits!  
 
The 2012 Aconcagua Expedition SPONSORS:
                 To see a complete list of sponsors and contributors, click (here).
 
Horace Small
 
National Warrior LeagueGU EnergyBackpacker's Pantry Frankfort FOP 69Liberty Distribution
               
 
  

Listen to the Latest Reports from the 2012 Officer Jonathan Schmidt Aconcagua Memorial Expedition Team

The ten most-recent updates are shown below. Click on each headline to access the audio reports.

 
 
What Cops on Top is All About

Cops 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).

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