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Poignant campaign to show support for police raises more than £1,000 for COPS

Apr 12, 2022

A poignant campaign launched to show support for police, NHS workers and anyone who has suffered because of Covid-19 has raised more than £1,000 for COPS. The Always in Our Thoughts campaign, which marked the second anniversary of national lockdown in March, was...

Merseyside police officers Neil Doyle and Dave Phillips remembered at run

Apr 8, 2022

Emotional: Just some of those taking part in the run for Merseyside police officers Neil Doyle and Dave Phillips A memorial run for Merseyside police officers Neil Doyle and Dave Phillips has been hailed a huge success. The run, now in its third year, was started by...

Fundraiser battles on to complete Paris Marathon

Apr 5, 2022

A massive well done to COPS fundraiser Julia Berry who has taken on one of the world's best marathons – the Paris Marathon. Julia, a detention officer with the Metropolitan Police, recently took part in the marathon, along with special friend PC Eddie Walker, raising...

COPS trustee and former chief constable Simon Cole found dead

Mar 30, 2022

Leicestershire Police have announced the death of former chief constable and COPS trustee Simon Cole. Simon, aged 55, who recently retired from the force, was found dead at his home address in Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, this morning. This matter has been...

10 epic challenges in just nine months in memory of fallen police officer

Mar 30, 2022

A fundraiser has set himself the mammoth task of completing 10 epic challenges in just nine months – despite never doing anything like this before. James Cuzon, a serving officer with Police Scotland, is hoping to complete the challenges, mostly marathons and half...

All UK police forces to take part in Light the Lakes

Mar 29, 2022

Magical: Lighting the flares at 3am standing atop Lingmoor Fell for Light the Lakes 2021For the very first time every single police force in the UK will be taking part in Light the Lakes. Light the Lakes 2022 will see thousands of people climb one of the 214...

Fundraiser battles ‘worst weather in 50 years’ in Cyprus Half Marathon

Mar 17, 2022

A fundraiser fought extreme weather conditions to raise almost £1,000 for COPS. Matt Cadmore battled torrential rain and hail in the Cyprus Half Marathon earlier this month. Matt took part in the event with teammates from running club Sherfield Park Runners, based in...

Registration open for 2022 Police Unity Tour

Mar 9, 2022

The aim is to raise awareness of police officers who have died while on duty, and at the same time raise funds for COPS.

COPS to receive support from Always in Our Thoughts campaign

Mar 1, 2022

COPS is delighted to be receiving support from Always in Our Thoughts campaign, launched to show support for Police, NHS workers and anyone who has suffered because of Covid-19. The poignant campaign, which will mark the second anniversary of national lockdown on 23...