WNY COPS chapter began in 1998 to form the 1st chapter in NYS. We cover 8 counties (Alleghany, Cattraraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming).
The WNY C.O.P.S. chapter is a non-profit organization, which provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line-of-duty as determined by Federal criteria. WNY C.O.P.S. provides emotional and financial support as well as legal assistance to survivors of fallen officers.
Rebuilding shattered lives of survivors and co-workers affected by line of duty deaths, through partnerships with law enforcement and the community.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
— Matthew 5:9, NIV
C.O.P.S. EARNS COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR
Concerns of Police Survivors' strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator (CN), America's largest independent charity evaluator. This is the 8th consecutive time that C.O.P.S. has earned this top distinction. Only 5% of charities that CN evaluates have received at least eight consecutive 4-star evaluations.
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