 A
State Memorial Service is held in Lansing each year during May to honor
officers killed in the line of duty. |
A
Christmas dinner is held each year for survivors and a banquet is held
in Washington D.C., in May each year for survivors, co-workers, and honor
guards attending the National Memorial Service. |
| MI-COPS
is a network of survivors who have experienced a similar loss. They
provide moral support and assistance for those facing trials and appeals. |
Psychologists
who specialize in grief counseling for both adults and children are available
through support groups. |
| MI-COPS
officers and survivors are present at visitations, funerals, and memorial
services for fallen officers. |
Survivor
support meetings are held monthly. |
| A
quarterly newsletter focuses on the special needs of survivors. |
MI-COPS
is responsible for supporting legislation to benefit survivors, i.e., 1996
Survivor Tuition Bill for spouses and children of fallen officers. |
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