Cops on Top

Cops on Top is excited to announce our latest endeavor to honor all officers, nationwide, who have been killed in the line of duty: the Cops on Top 2008 Summit For Heroes memorial climb. On June 7, 2008 Cops on Top will be fielding team across the United States (a roster is available here) to the highest points of all 50 states in remembrance of our fallen comrades. Teams are being organized now in all 50 states. Join us in celebrating the life and memory of our fallen heroes by participating in your local memorial climb or by making a donation to Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS).

 

If you are interested in participating in a state high point climb, please contact:

 

 Perry Speelman  (west of the Mississippi River)

 Troy Bacon (east of the Mississippi River)

 

 

Help us complete this historic event by ensuring that as many of the 50 state highpoints as possible are reached on June 7th on behalf of our fallen police officers. Many officers and other volunteers have committed to undertaking difficult expeditions to reach our goal. Join with us on June 7th in honoring the sacrifice of all those who have given so much in protecting our homes, families, and loved ones.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Cops on Top was founded by Sergeant Keith McPheeters of the Farmington New Mexico Police Department. In 1998, Sergeant 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.

 

 

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).