Among those paying their respects to fallen Arvada Officer Dillon Vakoff are members of a small but powerful support network, who know personally the pain of losing a loved one in the line of duty. via robharristv
WINDSOR, Colo. — In the darkest moments of their lives, the solidarity they find can become a soul-saving bright spot.
The club she’s referring to is C.O.P.S., which stands for “Concerns of Police Survivors.” It’s a network of support for officers and family members who have lost a loved one in the line of duty, and offers both emotional comfort and solidarity as well as financial assistance with counseling, travel to memorial ceremonies and more. Most of the volunteers of the organization were at one point beneficiaries of its support, including Schwartz.
Officer Jason Schwartz was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call, just as Officer Dillon Vakoff was earlier this week. According to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund, shooting deaths of officers are up 18% compared to last year, and domestic disturbance calls are the leading cause.
“Underneath the badge and the uniform is a real human being. And sometimes, I don’t think that necessarily translates to everybody in the public.”
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