The Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), is a National organization whose mission since 1984 has been “rebuild shattered lives” of the surviving family members and distraught co-workers of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Though the group draws strength from the collective experience and empathy of its members, C.O.P.S. quite frankly would prefer not to increase in number. Still, reality dictates there will always be a need for associations such as C.O.P.S. as statistics reflect on average 160-180 law enforcement officers are killed every year in the line of duty. C.O.P.S. uniquely helps by providing emotional support and hands on healing programs needed to cope with a sudden or violent death. C.O.P.S. is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) national organization with 53 chapters throughout the United States. Sadly, membership today has grown to more than 30,000 survivors. Thus, in response to this emergent need, we have chartered the Metro NY Concerns of Police Survivors chapter. *C.O.P.S. has NEVER and will NEVER solicit via phone for donations. If you receive a call like this, please contact your local police department and local media immediately. Direct them to call Sara Slone, Public Relations Manager, at (573) 346-4911.* Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MetroNYCOPS Follow us on Twitter @MetroNYCOPS https://twitter.com/MetroNYCOPS