Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) held their C.O.P.S. Walk Midwest in St. Charles, Illinois, on September 15 & 16. The event was held in memory of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Surviving family members, friends, law enforcement officers, and other supporters participated.

The LCC K-9 Police Ministry was invited to attend, and Police Ministry Dogs Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois), Julia (King of Glory – Elgin, Illinois), and Eve (St. John – Lombard, Illinois) were there to offer comfort at the finish line.

Police Ministry Dogs Julia and Shiloh were also present to offer comfort during the evening tribute to fallen officers, as lotus flowers with candles were placed in a pond.

Please remember to pray for all law enforcement officers and their families.

On Tuesday, September 4, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended a recognition ceremony at the Aurora (IL) Police Department, where new employees were welcomed, promotions were celebrated, and retirees were honored for their service. Police Ministry Dog Shiloh and her law enforcement handler enjoyed being there to support these dedicated public servants.

On Monday, September 2, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Julia (King of Glory – Elgin, Illinois) and her law enforcement handler visited the amazing dispatchers at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office who worked on Labor Day. They enjoyed the wonderful opportunity to spend the day with them. Of course, Police Ministry Dog Julia didn’t answer calls, but she did provide smiles and comfort between the calls they answered. They both look forward to another visit!

Thursday, August 30, was an early one for LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran – Brookfield, Wisconsin)! Her law enforcement handler gave a presentation for the first shift role call at the Greenfield Police Department. Of course, they visited with some of their GPD friends and staff members. May God bless and keep all police officers safe!

On Thursday, August 23, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) attended the graduation ceremony for the Police Training Institute Basic Law Enforcement class #3284, which was held in Urbana, Illinois.

Sixty-two new peace officers from various agencies across Illinois now return to their communities to begin their duties. May God bless them all, and their family members who will also make many sacrifices to support them in their lives of service to others.

On Tuesday, August 7, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran – Brookfield, Wisconsin) and her law enforcement handler attended Greenfield’s National Night Out. They met lots of officers, firefighters, first responders and TONS of kiddos! They had the best time! Thanks for the invite Greenfield Police Department

On Saturday, August 4, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Gracie (Trinity - Davenport, Iowa) attended the River of Life Unity Day at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island, Illinois.

The celebration was sponsored by local churches to honor all Quad Cities law enforcement. A special certificate of appreciation was also awarded to Gracie

LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Reuben (First Lutheran - Yuba City, California) and his ministry team, led by Top Dog James Casner, worked on Sunday, July 29, with CAL Fire at their base camps. Police Ministry Dog Reuben and his ministry team will continue to work with CAL Fire and other first responders while they respond to the fires in Northern California.

On Tuesday July 17 2018, LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs Charity (Brookfield - Brookfield, Wisconsin) and Shiloh (Christ Our Savior - Dixon, Illinois), along with their law enforcement handlers, visited the police department in Greenfield, Wisconsin. They met with members of the command staff to tell them about the LCC K-9 Police Ministry, and let them know that they are in our prayers. After the meeting, the K-9 teams toured the police department to visit with patrol officers, detectives, dispatchers, and office staff. It was wonderful to meet these dedicated public servants, and thank them for what they do!

The LCC K-9 Police Ministry had the honor of helping with C.O.P.S. Kids Camp from July 8th to July 14th in Wisconsin. The Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) organization hosts the annual event to bring together survivors of fallen law enforcement officers  from across the country. The camp involves many activities and sharing experiences to help support the survivors. Police Ministry Dogs Shiloh (Christ Our Savior - Dixon, Illinois), Eve (St. John’s - Lombard, Illinois), Charity (Brookfield – Brookfield, Wisconsin), Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois), and Dora (LHSA of Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin) served in various ways throughout the week. They welcomed survivors on arrival, comforted them during counseling sessions and other activities at camp, and helped with farewells on departure day. Please remember the survivors of fallen law enforcement officers and other first responders in your prayers.