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28/10/2026

Remembering PCSO Graham Wesley Dinning, who died on this day in 2020 after testing positive for COVID.

24/10/2026

Remembering PC Glen Howe, South Yorkshire Police, who died on this day in 2008 after an RTC while responding to an emergency incident in Sheffield.

22/10/2026

As Remembrance Day approaches, we invite our COPS family and supporters to join us in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Our COPS poppy pins and patches are available to purchase now, with 50% of proceeds donated to the Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance, the special place where survivors gather each year during Survivor Weekend to reflect, remember and honour their loved ones.

🌺 Wear your poppy with pride and help support remembrance.
🛍️ Available now from the COPS Shop.

Order before the 30th October 2026, to ensure your Poppy Pin or Patch arrives on time for Remembrance Day.

20/10/2026

Remembering John Mitchell Clark, Edinburgh City Police, who died on this day in 1968 after being found with head injuries whilst on his beat.

18/10/2026

Remembering Detective Constable Roger Meyrick, Dyfed Powys Police, who died on this day in 1990 after being injured in a collision with a lorry while on surveillance training.

17/10/2026

💙Connection, Understanding and Support in York💙

Earlier this month, siblings from across the COPS survivor family came together in York for a weekend of friendship, support and connection.

Through conversations, shared memories and mutual support, survivors strengthened existing friendships, formed new connections and reinforced the bonds that make our survivor community so special.

Alongside activities including axe throwing and time exploring the city, the weekend offered a valuable opportunity to spend time with people who understand the lifelong impact of losing a loved one in policing.

One survivor reflected:

💬 “The weekend and the group were just perfect. It was my brother’s birthday over the weekend, so it felt especially comforting to be surrounded by the COPS family.”

Weekends like these provide a safe space for siblings to come together, build lasting friendships and draw strength from shared understanding.

💙 Thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend so special.

16/10/2026

🐾 A Special Day of Support from Islay Dog Rescue 💙

For more than seven years, COPS co-founder Christine Fulton MBE has volunteered with Islay Dog-Rescue in Ayrshire.

When staff and volunteers at the rescue learned of the tragic deaths of Cleveland Police officers Matt Blades and Tom Clough, and that six police officers had lost their lives on duty across the UK this year, they wanted to make a difference.

To support bereaved police families through COPS, they organised an 8-mile sponsored walk, joined by some of the rescue dogs in their care. 🐾

On 4 October, supporters and their four-legged companions took to the Ayrshire countryside, proudly escorted by members of the Blue Knights motorcycle club, with Police Scotland also attending in support.

Together, they raised an incredible £1,311 for COPS.

Following the event, Christine said:

"I was deeply moved that an organisation which is constantly fundraising for its own needs was willing to support another charity in this way. It was a very special day, and both the dogs and humans enjoyed every moment."

COPS is incredibly grateful to everyone at Islay Dog Rescue, the volunteers, supporters, the Blue Knights, Police Scotland and, of course, the wonderful dogs who helped make the day such a success.

💙 Thank you for standing with COPS and helping us support bereaved police families.

16/10/2026

Five-year-old Eoin recently took part in the Mini Great North Run, raising an incredible £523 for COPS.

We're incredibly proud of this little fundraising superstar and hope you'll join us in congratulating him on this fantastic achievement. Every pound raised helps ensure police families receive support when they need it most.

⭐ A little runner making a big difference. Well done, Eoin! ⭐

16/10/2026

🎉 is back... and it's a bumper edition! 🎉

Throughout today, we'll be celebrating some of our fantastic fundraisers who have raised important funds in support of COPS.

First up are Met Police Athletics Club who once again hosted their annual MET 10K and raised an incredible £4,000 for Care of Police Survivors. 💙

A special thank you goes to Aidan for his continued dedication and support of COPS. Alongside completing the MET 10K, Aidan also took part in this year's UK Police Unity Tour, where he presented the MET 10K donation to COPS CEO Lisa Meads and Chair of Trustees Sir John Robins.

Thank you, Aidan, for your ongoing support and commitment to our police families.

💙 We are hugely grateful to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered and donated to make this fantastic fundraising total possible.

15/10/2026

As Remembrance Day approaches, we invite our COPS family and supporters to join us in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Our COPS poppy pins and patches are available to purchase now, with 50% of proceeds donated to the Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance, the special place where survivors gather each year during Survivor Weekend to reflect, remember and honour their loved ones.

🌺 Wear your poppy with pride and help support remembrance.
🛍️ Available now from the COPS Shop at www.ukcops.org

Order before the 30th October 2026, to ensure your Poppy Pin or Patch arrives on time for Remembrance Day.

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http://www.ukcops.org/

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