Care Of Police Survivors (COPS) is the UK charity supporting families of police officers who have lost their lives on duty. COPS & The COPS logo are Reg. TM
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Remembering PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, GMP, who died on this day in 2012 after being attacked when responding to a burglary.
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Remembering PC Andrew Harper, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2019, after sustaining fatal injuries when he was hit and dragged along by a vehicle while attending a reported burglary.
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Remembering PC Andrew Harper, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2019, after sustaining fatal injuries when he was hit and dragged along by a vehicle while attending a reported burglary.
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Remembering PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, GMP, who died on this day in 2012 after being attacked when responding to a burglary report
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Remembering PC Andrew Harper, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2019, after sustaining fatal injuries when he was hit and dragged along by a vehicle while attending a reported burglary.
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Congratulations to COPS Patron Penny Lancaster with her passing out certificate. #policefamily #cityoflondonpolice
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Remembering PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, GMP, who died on this day in 2012 after being attacked when responding to a burglary.
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Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of 43 year old PC Andy Boardman of West Mercia Police who was taken ill and collapsed whilst on duty in Broseley, Shropshire, yesterday afternoon. #policefamily
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Remembering PC Jonathan Speakman, Cheshire Constabulary, who died on this day in 2005 whilst rescuing a child swept out to sea.
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Remembering PC Jonathan Speakman, Cheshire Constabulary, who died on this day in 2005 whilst rescuing a child swept out to sea.
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Remembering PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, GMP, who died on this day in 2012 after being attacked when responding to a burglary.
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Remembering PC Jonathan Speakman, Cheshire Constabulary, who died on this day in 2005 whilst rescuing a child swept out to sea.
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Remembering PC Andrew Harper, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2019, after sustaining fatal injuries when he was hit and dragged along by a vehicle while attending a reported burglary.
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Remembering PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, GMP, who died on this day in 2012 after being attacked when responding to a burglary. ow.ly/xtwM30pSvqK
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Remembering PC Richard Kemp, Lancashire Constabulary, who died on this day from a heart condition, shortly after collapsing while on duty in 2022.
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Remembering PC Stacey Victoria Pyke, Lincolnshire Police, who died on this day in 2007 after a RTC when her vehicle was in collision with a car near Market Deeping whilst she was driving home after her first full night duty at Spalding
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Remembering PC Jonathan Speakman, Cheshire Constabulary, who died on this day in 2005 whilst rescuing a child swept out to sea.
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Remembering PC Michael Ince, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 1971 after an RTC with another police car whilst on an emergency call.
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Massive shout out to COPS Patron Penny Lancaster who is becoming a special constable with the City of London Police. Penny starts training when the lockdown lifts.
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Remembering PC Andrew Duncan, Metropolitan Police, who died this day in 2013 when he was struck by a speeding vehicle he was signalling to stop.
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Remembering PC Bryan Moore, who died on this day in 2002 along with his colleague PC Andrew Munn when their police vehicle was deliberately rammed by a drunk driver.
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Remembering PC Sukhjit Singh, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 2021 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Stacey Victoria Pyke, Lincolnshire Police, who died on this day in 2007 after a RTC when her vehicle was in collision with a car near Market Deeping whilst she was driving home after her first full night duty at Spalding
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Remembering PC Phillip Pratt, Kent Police who died on this day in 2009 after being struck by a vehicle whilst protecting the scene of an RTC.
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Remembering PC Daniel Clayton-Drabble, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2018 after an RTC while travelling home from night duty.
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We are thrilled to share that Survivor Jack has successfully passed his driving test!
Jack is the son of PC Ian Swadling, Metropolitan Police, who died on duty in 2011. His lessons were paid for by COPS as part of a programme introduced by the late Jim McNulty.
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Remembering PC Dave Phillips, Merseyside Police, who died on this day in 2015 after being struck while attempting to stop a stolen vehicle.
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Remembering PC Stacey Victoria Pyke, Lincolnshire Police, who died on this day in 2007 after an RTC when her vehicle was in collision with a car near Market Deeping whilst she was driving home after her first full night duty at Spalding.
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Remembering detention officer Sean Amey, Surrey Police, who died on this day in 2021 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Richard Ellerker, North Yorkshire Police, who died on this day in 1993 while on foot patrol in York.
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Remembering Special Constable Toby Speller, Essex Police, who died on this day in 2021 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Ged Walker, Nottinghamshire Police, who died on this day in 2003 after being dragged by a vehicle whilst making an arrest.
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Remembering PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, GMP, who died on this day in 2012 after being attacked when responding to a burglary.
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Remembering PC Jonathan (Jon) Henry, Bedfordshire Police, who died on this day in 2007 after being fatally stabbed.
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Remembering PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes, GMP, who died on this day in 2012 after being attacked when responding to a burglary.
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Remembering PC Laurence Brown, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 1990 after he was fatally shot while responding to a suspected car break-in.
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Remembering PC Jon Wain, Greater Manchester Police, who died on this day in 2021 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Dan Golding, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 2022 when his unmarked police motorcycle was involved in an RTC.
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Remembering PC Jonathan Speakman, Cheshire Constabulary, who died on this day in 2005 whilst rescuing a child swept out to sea.
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Remembering PC Daniel Clayton-Drabble, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2018 after a RTC while travelling home from night duty.
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Remembering PC Richard Ellerker, North Yorkshire Police, who died on this day in 1993 while on foot patrol in York.
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Remembering Special Constable Toby Speller, Essex Police, who died on this day in 2021 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Malcolm Walker, West Midlands Police, who died on this day in 2001 after his police motorcycle was deliberately rammed by a stolen vehicle.
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Remembering PC Ged Walker, Nottinghamshire Police, who died on this day in 2003 after being dragged by a vehicle whilst making an arrest.
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Remembering DC Diane Donald, Strathclyde Police, who died on this day in 2009 after a RTC while travelling to report for duty in icy conditions.
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Remembering PC Kevin Flint, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2019 after a RTC while travelling home from duty on his motorbike.
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Remembering PC James Drew, Hampshire Constabulary, who died on this day in 2009 after a RTC while travelling to report for early morning duty.
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Remembering PC Neil Doyle, Merseyside Police, who died on this day in 2014 after he was fatally beaten on a night out with Police colleagues.
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Remembering PC Bryan Moore, who died on this day in 2002 along with his colleague PC Andrew Munn when their police vehicle was deliberately rammed by a drunk driver.
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Desperately sad news from Nottinghamshire. Our thoughts are with the officer's family, colleagues and friends.
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Remembering DC Diane Donald, Strathclyde Police, who died on this day in 2009 after a RTC while travelling to report for duty in icy conditions.
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Remembering PC Dave Phillips, Merseyside Police, who died on this day in 2015 after being struck while attempting to stop a stolen vehicle.
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Remembering PC Jon Wain, Greater Manchester Police, who died on this day in 2021 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Daniel Clayton-Drabble, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2018 after a RTC while travelling home from night duty.
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Remembering PC James Dixon, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2017 after his police motorcycle was involved in a RTC.
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Remembering PS Michael Hawcroft, West Yorkshire Police, who died on this day in 1981 after he was stabbed whilst pursuing a car thief.
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Remembering PC Sukhjit Singh, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 2021 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Phillip Pratt, Kent Police who died on this day in 2009 after being struck by a vehicle whilst protecting the scene of a RTA.
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Remembering PC Daniel Clayton-Drabble, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2018 after a RTC while travelling home from night duty.
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Remembering PC Tok Ezobi, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 2003 after his car overturned en route home from duty.
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Remembering PC Gareth Browning, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2017 after being struck by a speeding car while trying to deploy a stinger in November 2013, resulting in catastrophic injuries.
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Remembering PCSO Graham Dinning, Northumbria Police, who died a year ago today from Covid-19.
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Remembering PC Andy Parker, North Wales Police, who died on this day in 2005 when his motorbike was involved in an RTC whilst travelling home from duty.
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Remembering PC Tok Ezobi, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 2003 after his car overturned en route home from duty.
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Remembering DC Stephen Oake, Greater Manchester Police, who died on this day in 2003 during a counter terrorism operation in which he went to the aid of his colleagues. He was stabbed, receiving injuries from which he later died.
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Remembering PC Andy Boardman, West Midlands Constabulary, who died on this day in 2023 after falling ill and collapsing whilst on duty.
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Remembering PC Gareth Browning, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2017 after being struck by a speeding car while trying to deploy a stinger in November 2013, resulting in catastrophic injuries.
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Remembering PC Vojtech Lyko, Greater Manchester Police, who died on this day in 2020 after trying to break up a fight while on holiday in the Czech Republic with his family.
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Remembering PC Andy Parker, North Wales Police, who died on this day in 2005 when his motorbike was involved in a RTC whilst travelling home from duty.
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Remembering PC William Marshall, Merseyside Police, who died on this day in 1986, as a result of injuries received on duty during the Toxteth Riots in 1981.
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Remembering PC Tok Ezobi, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 2003 after his car overturned en route home from duty.
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Remembering PC Malcolm Walker, West Midlands Police, who died on this day in 2001 after his police motorcycle was deliberately rammed by a stolen vehicle.
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Remembering PC Gordon Connolly, Lancashire Constabulary, who died on this day in 1983 after drowning while attempting to rescue a man and colleagues from the sea.
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Remembering PC Jonathan Stapley who died on this day in 1984, when his unmarked police car was involved in an RTC during a vehicle pursuit.
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Remembering PC Jonathan (Jon) Henry, Bedfordshire Police, who died on this day in 2007 after being fatally stabbed.
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Remembering PC Ged Walker, Nottinghamshire Police, who died on this day in 2003 after being dragged by a vehicle whilst making an arrest.
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Remembering detention officer Sean Amey, Surrey Police, who died on this day in 2021 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Gareth Browning, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2017 after being struck by a speeding car while trying to deploy a stinger in November 2013, resulting in catastrophic injuries.
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Remembering PC Jonathan Speakman, Cheshire Constabulary who died on this day in 2005 whilst rescuing a child swept out to sea.
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Remembering Special Constable Scott Bennett, Lincolnshire Police, who died on this day in 2012 after an RTC while travelling to report for training.
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Remembering PC Andrew Duncan, Metropolitan Police, who died this day in 2013 when he was struck by a speeding vehicle he was signalling to stop.
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Remembering PC Richard Ellerker, North Yorkshire Police, who died on this day in 1993 while on foot patrol in York.
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Remembering PC Kevin Flint, Thames Valley Police, who died on this day in 2019 after a RTC while travelling home from duty on his motorbike.
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Remembering PC Kenneth Brodie, Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary, who died on this day in 1997 after an RTC en route to an emergency call.
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Remembering PC Mark Peers, Metropolitan Police, who died on this day in 1989 after he drowned on a training exercise with the Underwater Search Unit.
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Remembering PC Alison Armitage, Greater Manchester Police, who died on this day in 2001 after trying to stop a suspect fleeing in a stolen vehicle while on plain clothes duty.
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Remembering Inspector Gareth Earp, Dyfed Powys Police, who died on this day in 2023 after an RTC while travelling home from duty.
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Remembering PC Alison Armitage, Greater Manchester Police, who died on this day in 2001 after trying to stop a suspect fleeing in a stolen vehicle while on plain clothes duty.
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Devastating news from Lancashire Police today after the death of PC Richard Kemp on duty yesterday. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends. #thinblueline #policefamily #neverforgotten
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Did you know, COPS Patron Penny Lancaster has qualified as a Special Constable with the City of London Police! Wishing her all the very best in her new role. Photo credit: Penny Lancaster's Instagram
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Remembering PC John Hewitt, Ministry of Defence Police who died on this day in 2020 after contracting Covid-19 while in a front-line role.
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Remembering PC Dave Phillips, Merseyside Police who died on this day in 2015 after being struck while attempting to stop a stolen vehicle
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Remembering PC Alison Armitage, Greater Manchester Police, who died on this day in 2001 after trying to stop a suspect fleeing in a stolen vehicle while on plain clothes duty.
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Remembering PC James Drew, Hampshire Constabulary, who died on this day in 2009 after a RTC while travelling to report for early morning duty.
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Remembering PC Neil Doyle, Merseyside Police, who died on this day in 2014 after he was fatally beaten on a night out with Police colleagues.
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Remembering PC Richard Ellerker, North Yorkshire Police, who died on this day in 1993 while on foot patrol in York.
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Remembering Inspector Mark Estall, Essex Police, who died this day in 2017. He took ill whilst on duty at the Boreham operational base.
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Remembering PC Tom White, Police Scotland, who died on this day in 2021 after he collapsed and died while walking home from duty.
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