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C.O.P.S. Events
Spokane's
Annual Night Out Against Crime
C.O.P.S. Annual Volunteer Dinner
Recap of 2010 National Night Out Against
Crime (NNO)
(Click here to view 2010 Night Out parties)
Once again, Spokane's National Night Out was a success!
I want to thank everyone that spent their valuable time
visiting the NNO parties. This event is C.O.P.S. largest event each year
and the best marketing tool C.O.P.S. has for promoting community oriented
policing. I think it's special beyond words that so many of Spokane's
citizens take pride in their neighborhoods and make the effort to know their
neighbors. Our Block Watches, McGruff Safe Houses, and Crime Free
Multi-Housing complexes are increasing and NNO is just another event that
spurs the interest for developing more.
I am pleased to share NNO statistics with you as follows:
 
The expressions of
appreciation, interest, amazement, and a bit of awe on the party attendees
faces said it all...the city really cares about its citizens!
Thank you again.
This
success simply would not have happened without everyone's involvement!
Respectfully,
Maurece Vulcano
Spokane C.O.P.S. Program Manager
National Night Out Coordinator
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C.O.P.S. Volunteer Dinner
 It is undeniable that our
volunteers are the life blood of Spokane C.O.P.S., and provide a truly intricate
piece of the crime prevention puzzle by being the "eyes and ears" for the
police. As the main cog in the resource wheel for the community, our volunteers
continually and successfully help lighten the load for law enforcement by
fielding calls that would normally take a huge amount of time from our officers.
On October 22rd, the Faith Bible Church was invaded by
over 300 Spokane
C.O.P.S. volunteers, dignitaries and guests with one common goal: to honor
C.O.P.S. volunteers for their tireless efforts in supporting Community Oriented
Policing. Once again, the Faith Bible Church, Event
Rents, American Linens and Fery's Catering helped make this evening a complete
success!
Our Master of Ceremonies this year, Jeff
Humphrey from KXLY, started the program off with announcing
the Spokane Police Department Honor Guard presenting colors
and Detective Stephanie Barkley singing the National
Anthem. The benediction and prayer was offered
by Pastor Alec Gonzalez from a West Central church. A
huge thanks for helping support our event.
 Before
the evening began, photos were taken of each shop of volunteers. Our
wonderful photographers were Kendra Robinson from C.O.P.S. Lewis & Clark and
David Loyola. Our entertainment was a lively family of fiddlers from the
Gaylor family, all the way from Athol, Idaho. This family of 8 ranged in
ages from 17 to 5, plus their father. Maurece Vulcano put together a
PowerPoint presentation that showcased Spokane C.O.P.S. volunteers' many
achievements.
This year, the Bob Hooper Memorial Lifetime
Achievement Award,
Citizenship Awards,
special Leadership Awards, 5 & 10-year pins,
and 15 year certificates were presented to
volunteers from each shop.
Bernadine Howell
Harold Bowker
Bob Hooper Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award:
- Bernadine Howell,
C.O.P.S. Northeast
Citizenship:
- Betsy Rosenberg,
C.O.P.S. East Central
- Harold Bowker, C.O.P.S.
West
Leadership:
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Lois D'Ewart, C.O.P.S. East Central
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Bud Hull, C.O.P.S. Greater Spokane
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Kendra Robinson, C.O.P.S. Lewis & Clark
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Jeanette Harras, C.O.P.S. Logan
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Trudy Lockhart, C.O.P.S. Mission Avenue
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Barbara Hedlund, C.O.P.S. Neva-Wood |
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Ginny Butts, C.O.P.S. North Central
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Lynn Weiler, C.O.P.S. Northeast
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Ruth Snyder, C.O.P.S. North Hill
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Buster Aylesworth, C.O.P.S. Northwest
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Dian Cummins, C.O.P.S. Southeast
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Mary Fryback, C.O.P.S. West |
5 and 10 year volunteer service pins were given to
25 long time volunteers and 15 year framed certificates were given to 35
volunteers. These incredible people have had the staying power that has
made our C.O.P.S. program such a remarkable success.
The Neighborhood Resource Officer Award this year
was proudly given to NRO Officer Dean Draper.
Attendance this year was exceptional; including, Chief Anne
Kirkpatrick, Mayor Mary Verner, Council President Joe Shogan, City Council
Members, Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, Spokane C.O.P.S. Board Members, SPD NROs,
Major Gill Moberly, our partners with Department of
Corrections, C.O.P.S. partners and trainers, volunteers and many more.
A sincere thanks to all our volunteers and partners for your
continued support of Spokane C.O.P.S. It takes an army of people to make
Community Oriented Policing work, and because Spokane cares, we are successful
beyond our dreams!
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