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Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony 2023 icon

Thursday, May 4, 2023
10:45 a.m. Private Ceremony* | 11:00 a.m. Outdoor Ceremony
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
1650 State Route 56 London, Ohio 43140

You are cordially invited to attend the annual Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony in London, Ohio, on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The ceremony pays tribute to all Ohio peace officers lost in the line of duty, with special recognition given to several peace officers who died in the line of duty in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

With the easing of COVID safety restrictions, this year's ceremony is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately.

Kindly inform us at your earliest convenience of your intention to attend the ceremony by completing and returning the form on the other side of this page, or by using the following link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/OPOTA2023.

We look forward to gathering together as a community on this solemn day of recognition and remembrance to honor Ohio's fallen peace officers.

*Please note that the private ceremony at 10:45 a.m. is intended only for the loved ones of peace officers being honored at this year's ceremony.

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C.O.P.S. HANDS-ON PROGRAMS 2023

Spouses for Couples Retreat

Event Details: March 24-27, 2023

Spouses for Couples Retreat is planned for surviving spouses and their new spouse/domestic partner *(21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria

Co-Workers for Couples Retreat

Event Details: April 21-24, 2023

Co-Workers for Couples Retreat is planned for surviving co-workers, active or retired, and their spouse/domestic partner *(21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.

Adult Children's Retreat

Event Details: June 9-12, 2023

Adult Children’s Retreat is planned for surviving adult children and their spouse/domestic partner* (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.

Suicide Survivors Summer Retreat

Event Details: June 9-12, 2023

The Suicide Survivors Summer Retreat is co-hosted by C.O.P.S. and Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation. This retreat is planned for surviving spouses, fiances, significant others, adult children, spouses in-laws and grandchildren of law enforcement suicide.

C.O.P.S. Kids Camp

Event Details: July 8-14, 2023

Kids Camp is planned for surviving children (6-14 years of age) and their parent or legal guardian of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to attend.

Outward Bound® Adventure

Event News: will not be held in 2023

Outward Bound® Adventure is planned for teenagers and young adults (15-20 years of age) who are children of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.

Young Adults Camp

Event Details: July 24-28, 2023

Young Adults Camp is planned for surviving children and siblings (15-20 years of age) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.

Fiancés & Significant Others Retreat

Event Details: August 11-14, 2023

Fiancés & Significant Others Retreat is planned for surviving fiancés and significant others (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, according to C.O.P.S. criteria.

Siblings Retreat

Event Details: September 8-11, 2023

Siblings Retreat is planned for surviving siblings and their spouse/domestic partner* (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.

Spouses Retreat

Event Details: September 22-25, 2023

Spouses Retreat is planned for surviving spouses of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.

Co-Workers Retreat

Event Details: October 6-9, 2023

Co-Workers Retreat is planned for surviving co-workers, active or retired, (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria.

Extended Family Retreat

Event Details: October 13-16, 2023

Extended Family Retreat is planned for the surviving extended family members and their spouse/domestic partner* (21 years or older) of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. Eligible family members include: grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws (on surviving spouse’s side), and grandchildren.

Parents Retreat

Event Details: October 20-23, 2023

Parents Retreat is planned for surviving parents and step-parents of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, as determined by C.O.P.S. criteria. Couples, as well as single parents, are encouraged to attend.

Suicide Survivors Fall Retreat

Event Details: October 27-30, 2023

The Suicide Survivors Fall Retreat is co-hosted by C.O.P.S. and Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation. This retreat is planned for surviving parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents and other extended family of law enforcement suicide.

Rebuilding shattered lives of survivors and co-workers affected by line-of-duty deaths.

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130 South Broad Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
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