Cop on a Rooftop
- On May 16, 2025, local law enforcement held the annual Cop on the Roof fundraiser at a Dunkin' Donuts on Losey Boulevard in La Crosse to benefit Special Olympics.
- The event supports transportation costs for about 200 Special Olympics athletes managed by La Crosse's Park and Recreation Department and engages both officers and athletes in the community.
- During the event, officers from La Crosse and Campbell Police departments mingled with the public, prompting donations while athletes enjoyed the gathering and interacted with attendees.
- Officer Whitney Hughes, who climbed the roof despite not liking heights, explained the fundraiser helps athletes participate in next month’s State Summer Games at UW-Whitewater.
- The fundraiser strengthens community ties and aids athlete participation in upcoming events, reflecting ongoing law enforcement support for Special Olympics programs locally.
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