activities · 36
what they do
direct service · 33
- Adult Children's Weekend Retreat Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsPlans and hosts a retreat for surviving adult children (21+) and their partners, featuring group and one-on-one counseling by licensed mental health professionals, peer support, and recreational activities such as ceramics, kayaking, paintball, and sailing.
- Adult Children’s Retreat (Age 21+) Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsHosts a retreat for surviving adult children (21+) and their partners, featuring peer support, group counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, one-on-one counseling upon request, and recreational activities such as ceramics, kayaking, paintball, and sailing.
- Annual Social Events for Survivors Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsHosts annual social events such as a Holiday Party to bring together surviving family members and co-workers for connection, peer support, and community building.
- Annual Social and Orientation Events Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsHosts annual social events such as a Holiday Party and provides Police Week orientation for new surviving family members and co-workers, offering peer support, trial and parole support, and community integration opportunities.
- Benefits Assistance and Resource Provision Transitional Housing for SurvivorsProvides resources and direct support to help survivors rebuild their lives, including assistance with benefits paperwork through local chapter members, particularly in the Arizona chapter.
- Benefits Assistance and Resource Support Transitional Housing for SurvivorsProvides resources and direct assistance to survivors in rebuilding their lives, including help with completing benefit-related paperwork, particularly through the Arizona chapter.
- Co-Workers Retreats (Individual and Couples) Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsPlans and hosts retreats for surviving active or retired co-workers (21+) of fallen officers, including a Co-Workers Weekend and a Co-Workers for Couples Retreat, featuring facilitated mental health sessions, peer support, and recreational activities such as zip lining, skeet shooting, and pontoon boat fishing.
- Co-Workers and Co-Workers for Couples Retreats Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsHosts retreats for surviving active or retired co-workers (21+) of fallen officers, including a version for those attending with partners, featuring facilitated mental health sessions, peer support, recreational activities (zip lining, skeet shooting, pontoon boat fishing), and transportation from St. Louis Lambert Airport to the retreat location.
- Extended Family and Siblings Retreats Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsHosts dedicated retreats for surviving extended family members (21+), including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and grandchildren, as well as a Siblings Retreat for surviving siblings and their partners, offering peer support, counseling, and community-building activities.
- Fiancés & Significant Others Retreat Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsOperates a retreat for surviving fiancés and significant others (21+) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, providing a supportive environment for grief processing, peer connection, and emotional healing.
- Fiancés & Significant Others Retreat Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsOperates a retreat specifically for surviving fiancés and significant others (21+) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, providing a supportive space for connection, peer support, and healing.
- Kids Camp for Surviving Children (Ages 6-14) Youth Overnight Camps for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates an annual camp for surviving children (ages 6-14) and their parent or legal guardian, featuring age-appropriate grief counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, outdoor adventures, summer camp activities (swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, campfire skits, ropes courses), and cabin lodging with peers to foster bonding.
- Kids Camp for Surviving Children (Ages 6–14) Youth Overnight Camps for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates an annual camp for surviving children (ages 6–14) and their parent or legal guardian, featuring age-appropriate grief counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, outdoor adventures, summer camp activities (e.g., swimming, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, campfire skits, ropes courses), and cabin lodging with peers to foster bonding.
- National Survivor Support Services Veteran and Family Support CoordinationProvides comprehensive hands-on programs to over 54,000 survivors and their families through more than 50 chapters nationwide, serving spouses, children, parents, siblings, significant others, and co-workers of fallen officers.
- Parents Retreat Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsHosts a retreat for surviving parents and step-parents of fallen officers, welcoming both couples and single parents, to provide peer support, counseling, and a space for shared healing and remembrance.
- Parents, Siblings, and Extended Family Retreats Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsHosts dedicated retreats for surviving parents (including step-parents), siblings, and extended family members (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws) and their partners (21+), offering peer support, counseling, and community-building in a retreat setting.
- Peer Support and Counseling ServicesProvides ongoing peer support, group counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, and one-on-one counseling upon request during retreats and events. Also offers police week orientation for new survivors and trial and parole support.
- Peer Support and Counseling Services Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsProvides peer support, group counseling led by licensed mental health professionals, and one-on-one counseling upon request across multiple retreats and programs, including Kids Camp, Adult Children’s Retreat, and Co-Workers Weekend.
- Reimbursement Program for SurvivorsProvides reimbursement forms and accepts online reimbursement requests with supporting documentation from individuals, supporting survivors with financial recovery for eligible expenses.
- Spouses Retreats (Individual and Couples) Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsOperates retreats for surviving spouses of fallen officers, including a Spouses Retreat and a Spouses for Couples Retreat (for spouses and their new partners), providing peer support, counseling, and opportunities for connection and healing.
- Spouses and Spouses for Couples Retreats Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsOperates retreats for surviving spouses of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, including a version for those attending with new partners, providing peer support, counseling opportunities, and a supportive environment for healing and connection.
- Suicide Survivor Retreats Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsCo-hosts summer and fall retreats specifically for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members of law enforcement suicide victims.
- Suicide Survivors Retreats (Summer and Fall) Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsCo-hosts biannual retreats (summer and fall) for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members of law enforcement officers who died by suicide, offering peer support, counseling, and community healing.
- Suicide Survivors Retreats (Summer and Fall) Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsCo-hosts biannual retreats (Summer and Fall) for surviving family members—including parents, siblings, grandparents, and extended family—of law enforcement officers who died by suicide, offering specialized peer support, counseling, and community healing.
- Support Retreats for Survivors of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsPlans and hosts various retreats tailored to different survivor groups (e.g., adult children, co-workers, parents, spouses, siblings, fiancés, significant others, extended family, and young adults) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. These retreats provide peer support, group and one-on-one counseling facilitated by licensed mental health professionals, and recreational activities.
- Survivor Scholarship ProgramAwards five scholarships per semester, up to $1,000 per semester and a maximum of $8,000 in lifetime funding, to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs.
- Survivor Scholarship ProgramAwards $1,000 per semester to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs, with a maximum of $8,000 in lifetime funding per recipient. Five scholarships are awarded per semester to full-time students.
- Survivor Scholarship ProgramAwards $1,000 per semester to eligible survivors pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or career training programs, with a maximum of $8,000 in lifetime funding per recipient. Five scholarships are awarded per semester.
- Survivor Support Services Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsProvides police week orientation for new surviving family members and co-workers, offers peer-support, and provides trial and parole support. The organization also hosts annual social events, such as a Holiday Party, for surviving family members and co-workers, and assists with paperwork related to benefits.
- Transportation Assistance for Retreat Attendees Retreat and Program Access TransportationArranges transportation for retreat participants from major airports (including St. Louis Lambert Airport and Jacksonville Airport) to retreat locations such as YMCA Trout Lodge and Epworth By The Sea.
- Transportation Assistance for Retreat Participants Retreat and Program Access TransportationArranges transportation for retreat attendees from major airports (including St. Louis Lambert Airport and Jacksonville Airport) to retreat locations such as YMCA Trout Lodge and Epworth By The Sea.
- Young Adults Camp and Outward Bound Adventure (Ages 15-20) Youth Overnight Camps for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates a Young Adults Camp and an Outward Bound Adventure program for surviving children and siblings (ages 15-20), offering structured peer support, outdoor challenges, and age-appropriate programming to support healing and connection.
- Young Adults Camp and Outward Bound Adventure (Ages 15–20) Youth Overnight Camps for Vulnerable PopulationsOperates a Young Adults Camp and an Outward Bound Adventure program for surviving children and siblings (ages 15–20), offering structured peer support, challenging outdoor activities, and opportunities for emotional growth and connection among survivors.
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- Law Enforcement Agency Training and Assistance Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesOffers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on how to respond to the tragic loss of a member of the law enforcement profession.
- Law Enforcement Agency Training and Support Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesOffers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on appropriate responses to the death of an officer in the line of duty, helping departments support survivors and manage line-of-duty death protocols.
- Law Enforcement Agency Training and Support Financial & Wellness Support for Law Enforcement FamiliesOffers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on appropriate responses to the death of an officer in the line of duty, helping departments support affected families and co-workers.
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how they think
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- Direct Educational Support with No Age Limits educational_support_for_survivorsProvides educational support and scholarship funds directly to spouses, children, and stepchildren of fallen officers with no upper age limit, empowering survivors to pursue education at any stage of life.
- Direct educational support with no age restrictions educational_support_for_survivorsProvides educational support and scholarship funding directly to spouses, children, and stepchildren of fallen officers with no upper age limit, empowering survivors to pursue education at any stage of life.
- Direct educational support with no age restrictions educational_support_for_survivorsProvides educational support and scholarship funding directly to spouses, children, and stepchildren of fallen officers with no upper age limit, empowering lifelong learning and financial independence through direct disbursement of funds for education-related expenses.
- Efficient reimbursement processing via digital systems form-based_reimbursement_processingUtilizes an online form-based system to collect and manage reimbursement requests efficiently, ensuring timely financial support for survivors participating in programs.
- Encouraging independence in minor-aged survivorsOffers programs that minor-aged survivors can attend without a parent or guardian, promoting autonomy and serving as an entry point to broader C.O.P.S. support services.
- Immediate and Lifelong Trauma-Informed Support System trauma_informed_responseDelivers immediate response and lifelong support following a line-of-duty death, grounded in the understanding that the law enforcement agency’s response directly impacts survivor trauma, ensuring continuous, trauma-informed care.
- Immediate and lifelong survivor response model immediate and lifelong supportProvides immediate crisis response and ongoing lifelong support to survivors and co-workers following a line-of-duty death, coordinated directly with law enforcement agencies to ensure timely and sustained care.
- Immediate and lifelong trauma-informed support system immediate_and_lifelong_supportDelivers immediate response and ongoing, lifelong support following a line-of-duty death, grounded in the understanding that the law enforcement agency’s response significantly impacts survivor distress, with direct notification from agencies enabling timely intervention.
- Peer Support and Grief Counseling Across Survivor Groups peer_support_and_grief_counselingOffers peer support and grief counseling in safe, supportive environments for surviving co-workers, children, and adult family members to process loss, share experiences, and develop coping strategies.
- Peer support and grief counseling across survivor groups peer support and grief counselingOffers peer-led support and grief counseling in safe environments for surviving family members and co-workers, enabling them to process loss, share experiences, and feel heard and understood.
- Peer support and grief counseling in safe environments peer_support_and_grief_counselingCreates safe, trauma-informed spaces where survivors—including children, adult children, co-workers, and family members—can process grief, share experiences with others who understand their loss, and receive targeted counseling to develop coping skills.
- Programs fostering survivor independenceEncourages autonomy among minor-aged survivors by offering programs they can attend without a parent or guardian, serving as an entry point to broader C.O.P.S. support systems and promoting early engagement with peer networks.
- Rebuilding lives after line-of-duty death survivor supportAims to rebuild the lives of survivors and co-workers affected by the line-of-duty death of a law enforcement officer through comprehensive emotional and practical support.
- Rebuilding lives through comprehensive survivor support survivor_supportAims to rebuild the lives of survivors and co-workers affected by line-of-duty deaths through integrated emotional, social, and educational support, emphasizing long-term recovery and community reintegration.
- Retreat-Based Trauma and Grief Intervention retreat-based_supportUses retreats in relaxed, removed settings to help survivors process grief, build resilience, and develop coping tools for ongoing challenges, particularly around trauma reminders.
- Retreat-based therapeutic engagement retreat-based_supportUses retreats in relaxed, removed settings to facilitate healing, allowing families and survivors to interact authentically, process grief, and build resilience through structured programming focused on coping with trauma and future challenges.
- Retreat-based trauma and grief intervention retreat-based supportUses retreats in relaxed, removed settings to help surviving families—especially adult children—process grief, develop coping skills, and build connections, fostering healing through structured, trauma-informed programming.
- Survivor Empowerment Through Independence and Rebuilding survivor_supportFocuses on rebuilding survivors' lives by fostering independence—especially among minors—and creating systems where survivors feel heard, supported, and capable of moving forward.
- Trauma-informed agency engagement trauma-informed responseOperates on the belief that the law enforcement agency’s response significantly impacts survivor distress, emphasizing coordinated, sensitive engagement to mitigate trauma.
named programs · 20
what they call their work
Adult Children's Retreat
A retreat for surviving adult children (21+) of fallen officers and their partners, offering peer support and counseling from licensed mental health professionals.
Annual Social Events
Hosts events like the end-of-year Holiday Party to bring surviving family members and co-workers together.
Co-Workers Retreat
A retreat for surviving co-workers (21+) of fallen officers, providing support from other law enforcement officers who have experienced a line-of-duty death.
Co-Workers for Couples Retreat
A retreat for surviving co-workers (21+) and their partners, allowing couples to discuss grief and gain understanding.
Extended Family Retreat
A retreat for surviving extended family members (21+) and their partners, offering a stress-free environment for grief processing and access to mental health professionals.
Fiancés and Significant Others Retreat
A retreat for surviving fiancés, significant others, and life partners (21+) of fallen officers to cope with altered life plans and missed opportunities.
Kids Camp
A camp for surviving children (6-14) of fallen officers, providing age-appropriate grief counseling sessions with licensed mental health professionals.
Law Enforcement Agency Training
Offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies on how to respond to the tragic loss of a member.
Outward Bound Adventure
An adventure-based program for teenagers and young adults (15-20) who are children of fallen officers, designed to inspire character development and self-discovery.
Parents Retreat
A retreat for surviving parents and step-parents of fallen officers, providing support from peers who understand the gravity of their loss.
Peer-Support
Offers peer support to surviving family members and co-workers.
Police Week Orientation
Provides orientation for new surviving family members and co-workers.
Scholarship Program
Provides financial assistance through scholarships.
Siblings Retreat
A retreat for surviving siblings (21+) and their partners, offering an opportunity to express themselves with peers who understand their feelings.
Spouses Retreat
A retreat for surviving spouses of fallen officers, providing support and bonding with peers who understand their altered life plans.
Spouses for Couples Retreat
A retreat for surviving spouses (21+) and their new partners, providing a safe space to recognize each other's struggles in grief.
Suicide Survivors Fall Retreat
Co-hosted with Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation, this retreat is for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family of law enforcement suicide.
Suicide Survivors Summer Retreat
Co-hosted with Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation, this retreat is for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents, and other extended family of law enforcement suicide.
Trial and Parole Support
Provides support during trial and parole processes for survivors.
Young Adults Camp
A camp for surviving children and siblings (15-20) of fallen officers, encouraging bonding and support among peers.
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who they work with
- Become a Sponsor Partner — Invites organizations and individuals to sponsor the scholarship program.
- C.O.P.S. National Office Partner — Provides additional information and potentially travel assistance for Kids Camp.
- C.O.P.S. National Office Partner — Provides additional information and potentially travel assistance for retreat attendees.
- C.O.P.S. National Office Partner — Provides additional information regarding travel assistance for the Adult Children's Retreat.
- C.O.P.S. National Office Partner — Provides additional information regarding travel assistance for the Young Adults Camp.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- National C.O.P.S. Network — Local chapters are governed by and follow the by-laws established by National C.O.P.S. in addition to chapter by-laws.
- Salvation Army Wonderland Camp & Conference Center Partner — Hosts the C.O.P.S. Kids Camp.
- Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation Partner — Co-hosts Suicide Survivors Summer and Fall Retreats.
- Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation Partner — Co-hosts the Suicide Survivors Summer Retreat and Suicide Survivors Fall Retreat for families of law enforcement suicide.
- X Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- YMCA Trout Lodge Partner — Hosts the C.O.P.S. Co-Workers Weekend retreat.
- YMCA Trout Lodge Partner — Serves as the location for the Adult Children's Retreat.