Cops on Top


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.

2010 Denali Expedition

Congradulations to the Cops on Top Denali expedition team! On May 21st at 7:30 pm the team reached the 20,320 ft summit of Denali in honor of Trooper Michael Haynes! To view pictures click (here).

2010 Sept 11th Memorial

Please join us for the 2010 Sept 11th memorial climb!Could not join us for the Summit for Heroes? Then we invite you participate in the 2010 September 11th memorial where we will be climbing state highpoints in honor of the public safety personel that were killed during the Sept 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Please check back soon for more details.

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You can support the Cops on Top on this site by making a direct SECURE donation.
 

NO donation is too small! All donations go directly to Cops on Top, Inc. and are tax deductible.

Cops on Top Merchandise

Cops on Top patches are currently available for a dontation of $3.00 each. For more information click (here).

Cops on Top patch

Join us on Facebook

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.

2010 Summit for Heroes

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 Team Texasbring 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)
 
WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
 
 
The 2010 Denali Expedition SPONSORS:
           Visit our Sponsor & Contributors page for a complete list
 
5.11 Tactical
Forty Below MammutTop of the World
 
              
 
 
  

Listen to the Latest Reports from the 2010 Cops on Top Denali Memorial Expedition Team

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

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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