The Community Organization for the Police of Shorewood is hosting its 22nd annual Shorewood C.O.P.S. Fundraising Dance 8 p.m. to midnight, March 5 at the Elks Lodge, 250 SE Frontage Road, the intersection of Route 52 and 55 in Joliet.
Profits from the dance will go toward the purchase of a Drunk Busters Pedal Kart that will be used to demonstrate how a person is effected by driving drunk. The profits from last year’s dance and raffles went toward the purchase of an off-road ATV (Gator) for the police department. Its cost was $11,575.56. With so many bike trails, this is a necessary tool to be able to reach people quickly.
The dance will feature a DJ, 50/50 raffle and other raffles, and numerous door prizes, as well as light hors d’oeuvres. The police officer of the year will also be announced during the evening.
Tickets cost $5 per person and can be purchased from members of the organization, at the Shorewood Police Department and at the door. The dance is open to the public.
Anyone wishing to donate an item for the raffle may do so by calling 815-725-6479.
C.O.P.S. was established by a group of concerned citizens to provide moral support and supplement the police department with funds for training and equipment not available through the current budgets.
C.O.P.S. has also set up the Shorewood Police Benevolent Fund to benefit officers should any become disabled or die while performing their duties. Any donations to this fund are greatly appreciated.
“We appreciate the support of the community. We invite those who wish to play cards or board games to bring them along, dance, watch the fun and listen to great music,” said Ilene Stalnaker, C.O.P.S president.