Concerns of Police Survivors

What Concerns of Police Survivors does

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Camdenton, Missouri, that provides peer support, counseling, scholarships, and training to the families and co-workers of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. The organization serves a membership of more than 90,000 survivors — including spouses, children, parents, siblings, fiancés, extended family, co-workers, and suicide survivors — through a network of 53 chapters nationwide, reaching newly bereaved families sometimes within days of the incident. Core programs include Survivor Weekends and Camps (specialized retreats by relationship type), the National Police Survivors' Conference held during National Police Week in Washington D.C., the C.O.P.S. Kids Counseling Program (up to $6,000 per child), the Scholarship Program (up to $2,000 per semester, $16,000 lifetime maximum), Traumas of Law Enforcement Training for agencies, and the newer National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness & Trauma and Surviving to Thriving Conference.

C.O.P.S. operates on a donation-and-grant revenue model with no membership fees charged to survivors; services are free to eligible beneficiaries. The go-to-market motion is community-led: incoming survivors are typically referred through law enforcement agencies, existing members, or the 53 local chapters, and the organization sustains a peer-support pipeline that converts line-of-duty deaths (140-160 annually) into ongoing program engagement. Distribution runs through the National Office in Camdenton plus chapter networks, online donations via DonorPerfect and PayPal, and merchandise sales through the COPS Shop. The technology stack is conventional nonprofit infrastructure (DonorPerfect, Classy.org, Wufoo, Amazon Smile, Vehicles for Charity, a National Police Week mobile app, and YouTube-hosted training) rather than proprietary technology products.

The strategic posture is one of institutional maturity and ecosystem depth rather than commercial expansion. The organization maintains long-tenure corporate partnerships (Streamlight since 1999, Law Enforcement United since 2010, Justice Federal Credit Union since 2011, FBI National Academy since 2005) with multiple Guardian-tier donors contributing $100,000+ annually, and holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating for 12 consecutive years, an A+ from Charity Watch, and a 2025 Candid Platinum Seal. C.O.P.S. is governed by a national board of survivors and is currently undergoing executive leadership transition with Dianne Bernhard succeeding retiring Executive Director Bryan Hollingsworth.

Name

Concerns of Police Survivors

Legal name

Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc.

Website

https://concernsofpolicesurvivors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 that provides free peer support, counseling, scholarships, retreats, and training to more than 90,000 survivors of law enforcement line-of-duty deaths across 53 U.S. chapters, funded entirely by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Survivor support services
• Law enforcement nonprofit
• Peer grief support
• Line-of-duty death assistance
• Victim advocacy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Camdenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: C.O.P.S. programs and services are funded entirely through grants and donations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that does not charge membership fees to survivors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free peer support, counseling reimbursement, scholarships, retreats, and training programs to surviving family members and co-workers of U.S. law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. Services are administered through a National Office in Camdenton, Missouri and a network of 53 local chapters, reaching more than 90,000 survivor members nationwide. Programs are funded entirely through charitable donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships; no fees are charged to survivors.

Product overview

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of peer support and survivor services built around rebuilding shattered lives of law enforcement families and co-workers affected by line-of-duty death. The core product portfolio centers on Survivor Weekends and Camps (specialized retreats for spouses, parents, siblings, adult children, extended family, co-workers, and suicide survivors, plus C.O.P.S. Kids Summer Camp and Outward Bound Adventure), the National Police Survivors' Conference held during National Police Week in Washington D.C., the C.O.P.S. Scholarship Program (up to $2,000/semester), and the C.O.P.S. Kids Counseling Program (up to $6,000/child). Supporting services include the Traumas of Law Enforcement Training for agencies, the National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness & Trauma, the Surviving to Thriving Conference, Peer Support Program, Digital Materials/Line-of-Duty Response Resources, Survivor Benefits resources, and C.O.P.S. Media publications. The organization also operates COPS Shop (merchandise), coordinates National Police Week observances, Blue Blood Drives, and Project Blue Light, and maintains a network of 53 local chapters for grassroots survivor support. No membership fee is charged to join C.O.P.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Survivor Weekends and Camps Multi-day retreat programs specifically formatted to support survivors as they learn to cope with line-of-duty death, including specialized weekends for spouses, parents, siblings, adult children, fiancés/significant others, extended family, co-workers, and suicide survivors, plus C.O.P.S. Kids Summer Camp and Outward Bound Adventure for young adults.
• National Police Survivors' Conference Annual conference held during National Police Week (May 11-17) in Washington, D.C., providing surviving family members and co-workers the opportunity to find support, talk with mental health professionals, and attend seminar sessions to address their grief.
• C.O.P.S. Scholarship Program Financial assistance program providing up to $2,000 per semester (lifetime maximum $16,000) for surviving children and spouses of officers killed in the line of duty pursuing higher education at accredited colleges, universities, or trade/vocational schools.
• C.O.P.S. Kids Counseling Program Mental health assistance program covering up to $6,000 in out-of-pocket counseling costs per eligible child of fallen officers, with additional parent/guardian counseling coverage up to $4,000 when recommended alongside a child's counseling.
• Traumas of Law Enforcement Training Free training program for law enforcement agencies on appropriate response to line-of-duty death, disability, critical incidents, and police suicide; covers agency response impact on survivor distress, officer pre-planning for PSOB benefits, cumulative stress management, and suicide warning signs.
• National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness & Trauma Annual conference (November 5-8, 2026 at Sheraton San Diego Resort) for law enforcement officers, spouses, family members, peer support officers, mental health professionals, and survivors focusing on wellness and trauma topics with sessions, breakout meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Surviving to Thriving Conference Conference for survivors ages 18+ featuring informational life sessions, interactive experiences, and activities designed to foster personal growth, resilience, and peer support bonds; held November 5-8, 2026 in San Diego, CA with registration fee of $250 per person.
• Peer Support Program Network of peer support connecting newly-bereaved surviving families through the National Board, local chapters, and national network; includes quarterly contact from National Office, tri-annual newsletters, anniversary cards, and ongoing emotional support through the grief journey.
• Local Chapters Network Network of 53 chapters throughout the country offering grassroots support to surviving families and co-workers, responding to line-of-duty deaths, providing peer support, trial support, hosting events, and fundraising to assist survivors attend C.O.P.S. programs.
• COPS Shop Dedicated merchandise and apparel online store (copsshop.org) offering C.O.P.S. branded items including ornaments, apparel, and specialty items to support the organization and show solidarity.
• National Police Week Annual nationwide observance (May 11-17) honoring law enforcement officers, featuring Candlelight Vigil hosted by NLEOMF, National Peace Officers' Memorial Service by FOP, and multiple C.O.P.S. survivor events including conference, Kids/Teens programs, and Blue Honor Gala.
• Survivor Benefits Resources Compilation of state-by-state benefits including education benefits, state benefits, worker's compensation, pension, funeral benefits, and information on Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) with current benefit amount of $461,656 for eligible deaths on or after October 1, 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assists survivors with counseling costs up to $6,000 per eligible child
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 November 2025FLEOA participated in the 2025 C.O.P.S. National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma. The partnership supports families and coworkers of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
• StreamlightcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLegacy Sponsor supporting C.O.P.S. since 1999. Contributions fund various aspects of C.O.P.S. programming for survivors and law enforcement throughout the country. Employees participate in National Police Week, COPS Walks, and National Conference.
• Law Enforcement United (LEU)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBenefactor Donor supporting C.O.P.S. since 2010. Contributes from annual Road to Hope rides to fund C.O.P.S. Kids Summer Camp, Young Adults Camp, Outward Bound Experience, and other hands-on programs, trainings, scholarships, and counseling.
• Justice Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGuardian Donor since 2011 - $100,000+. Foundation supports education, professional excellence, and caring for law enforcement and criminal justice community. Sponsor of Traumas of Law Enforcement Trainings and C.O.P.S. events.
• The McDavid Group CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGuardian Donor since 2017. Supports C.O.P.S. through annual Golf for C.O.P.S. charity event. Funds support hands-on programs, National Police Week, Scholarship Program, and survivor programming.
• National Fraternal Order of PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for National Police Week events. Co-hosts National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner hosting the Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week. Co-hosts memorial events for fallen officers.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in law enforcement community.
• FBI National AcademycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPeacekeeper Donor since 2005. Supports C.O.P.S. programming and training initiatives for law enforcement.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting survivors. Similar mission of supporting families of fallen heroes.
• Warrior's Rest FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with C.O.P.S. to provide ongoing support services to departments and families dealing with tragedy year-round.
• Below 100minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on reducing officer line-of-duty deaths and supporting wellness.
• GLOCKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPeacekeeper Donor. Long-time supporter presenting C.O.P.S. with annual donations to help fund National Police Week and other programming.
• Sig SauercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPeacekeeper Donor. ISO 9001 certified company headquartered in New Hampshire. Supports C.O.P.S. programming.
• SafarilandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTactical equipment manufacturer. Sponsor since 2015.
• Acadia HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing treatment placement specialists for first responders dealing with trauma, addiction, and mental health concerns.
• American Police BeatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner offering survivors free digital subscriptions to their monthly magazine covering law enforcement issues.
• Luke's WingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides emergency travel coordination and complimentary airfare to families of fallen officers through their Fallen Officers Transportation Assistance Program (F.O.T.A.P.).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Luke's Wings: Luke's Wings provides emergency travel and complimentary airfare to families of fallen military and law enforcement officers. As a strategic C.O.P.S. partner through F.O.T.A.P., it serves the same survivor community with a focused complementary service.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): TAPS provides peer-based emotional support, survivor care programs, and casework for families of America's fallen military service members. It is the closest direct analog to C.O.P.S., sharing the same nonprofit model of peer support, grief programming, camps, scholarships, and a national network serving survivors of fallen public servants.
• Badge of Life: Badge of Life is a police-specific mental health and suicide prevention organization providing training, peer support, and clinical referrals for officers and their families. It overlaps with C.O.P.S.'s Traumas of Law Enforcement Training and mental health programming.
• Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP): ODMP honors fallen U.S. law enforcement officers and provides line-of-duty death statistics and survivor resources. While primarily an online memorial and data resource, ODMP directly serves the same survivor community and is referenced in C.O.P.S.'s documentation.
• Below 100: Below 100 is a law enforcement officer wellness and LODD reduction initiative that partners with C.O.P.S. to address officer safety and survivor support. It is comparable in mission scope around officer wellness, training, and family support.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF): NLEOMF maintains the national memorial to fallen officers, hosts the annual Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week, and tracks line-of-duty fatalities. C.O.P.S. and NLEOMF co-host memorial events, making NLEOMF a direct mission-aligned peer serving the same survivor population.
• Warrior's Rest Foundation: Warrior's Rest Foundation partners with C.O.P.S. to provide ongoing support services to departments and families dealing with line-of-duty tragedy year-round. It addresses the same survivor population with complementary peer-support and family-assistance programming.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): IACP is the largest and most established international law enforcement leadership organization. As a strategic C.O.P.S. partner, IACP is a broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities around officer wellness, training, and family support within a much wider portfolio.
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA): FLEOA is a broad-based federal law enforcement membership and advocacy organization that participated in C.O.P.S.'s 2025 National Conference. While primarily an advocacy body, FLEOA represents and supports law enforcement families at a broader scale than C.O.P.S.'s narrower survivor-only mandate.

Others

• Acadia Healthcare: Acadia Healthcare is a behavioral health treatment provider that partners with C.O.P.S. for treatment placement of first responders dealing with trauma, addiction, and mental health concerns. It is an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ4K5o9XlqJq7V-jBbQf1wQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalcops
• Instagraminstagram.com/copsnational
• Xx.com/nationalcops
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concerns-of-police-survivors

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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