COPS Patron Penny Lancaster has qualified as a Special Constable with the City of London Police. Penny, who has been training with the force since last year, said: “It was very special I received my warrant card and badge and the timing was perfect because I was able...
A courageous little boy from Leicestershire is taking on a 23-mile cycling challenge round a reservoir in Rutland to raise money for COPS – and the passionate police fan has already nearly smashed his £500 target. Despite only learning to ride his bike last...
At a special ceremony in October 2019, a newly reprinted Police Roll of Honour Trust Roll of Remembrance was placed into the National Police Memorial in The Mall, London. The expanded Roll, which was researched, compiled and is maintained by The Police Roll of Honour...
More than £20,000 has been raised so far for this year’s PC Neil Doyle and PC Dave Phillips 2021 Virtual Memorial Event. Over 500 people walked, ran, rowed or cycled 13,298 metres on Saturday, 3 April, in both officer’s memory and to raise money for COPS. Event...
It’s full steam ahead for the 2021 UK Police Unity Tour who are currently preparing for their biggest ride yet. Providing government guidelines allow the tour to go ahead the cyclists will be riding into the National Memorial Arboretum on Sunday 1st August. Retired...
We’ve been holding a series of online events for our survivors during the latest lockdown. Recently, COPS Trustee and professional genealogist Gary Lawrie (right) has introduced fellow survivors to the world of family history research through a virtual workshop....
