(UPDATED 11:59 A.M.)
WASHINGTON, Ill. – Police officers across central Illinois spent their Friday morning on top of a popular chain coffee shop for a good cause.
The annual “Cop On A Rooftop” was held at Dunkin’ locations across the area, where police officers would climb on the roof to help raise money for the Special Olympics.
Dramane Taylor is a Community Resource Officer for the Washington Police Department. He says the money they raised helps support the dreams of the Special Olympics athletes.
“They work hard. They want to get medals and things like that, and it takes money to put those events on,” Taylor said.
Taylor says Washington has a goal of around $5,000 each year.
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PEORIA, Ill. – It’s quite the sight to see. Police officers statewide are climbing to the top of their local Dunkin Donuts on Friday to raise money for Special Olympics.
You can show up to support officers in Peoria, East Peoria, Washington, Bartonville, Pekin, Morton and Chillicothe Friday morning until noon.
The “Cop On A Roof Top” event is held every spring ahead of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics of Illinois.
Law enforcement in Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana and Missouri also participating in “Cop On A Roof Top” Friday morning.
You can learn more about “Cop On Top” and find more locations HERE.
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