Cop On A Rooftop: Where To Find Officers In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston police officers can be spotted Friday atop the Dunkin' Donuts on Dempster as part of the Cop on a Rooftop event. The 16th annual event raises money to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a benefit for Special Olympics Illinois. Athletes from the Special Olympics, their families and representatives from area professional sports teams will be among the special guests on hand to show their support from 7 a.m. to noon. at the 1900 Dempster Street location.

Each visitor to a Cop on Top location on May 18 that makes a donation to the Torch Run will receive a coupon for a free donut. Donors who give $10 or more will receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mug and a coupon for a free coffee, while various other items will be available at other donation levels. Events will be taking place across Illinois. There is a $720,000 statewide fundraising goal this year and nearly 300 participating locations.

"All monies raised at the Evanston Cop on Top Event go directly to the Special Olympic Athletes from Evanston," said Officer Heidi Bernhardt.

Beautiful day to help out a beautiful cause! Come out and help us support #SpecialOlympics #Evanston pic.twitter.com/pWHFKurBEV
— Evanston, IL Police (@EvanstonPD) May 18, 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts also has created a special glazed red and white donut ring depicting Special Olympics Illinois colors. The donut, called “The Champion,” will be available at Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Chicago and suburbs May 18.

"Cop on Top is important because it is one of the largest fund raising events for Special Olympics and its a lot of fun," said Officer Grace Carmichael, who has coordinated events with the Evanston Police Department and Special Olympics Illinois for more than a decade.

Find more locations for 2018 Cop on a Rooftop and stop by to support your local law enforcement and Special Olympics athletes.

Find out more about the Law Enforcement Torch Run

Beautiful day to help out a beautiful cause! Come out and help us support #SpecialOlympics #Evanston pic.twitter.com/pWHFKurBEV
— Evanston, IL Police (@EvanstonPD) May 18, 2018

Top photo courtesy Special Olympics Illinois