It’s “Tip-A-Cop” on Tuesday

In an effort to raise awareness and support for Special Olympics Southern California, the Westminster Police Department will be hosting its first Tip-A-Cop at The Lazy Dog Restaurant, 16310 Beach Blvd., Westminster on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 5-9 p.m.

The public is invited to attend and support the local Special Olympics athletes as well as local law enforcement.

Members of the Westminster Police Department will work as celebrity servers and their tips will benefit Special Olympics Southern California. Special Olympics is a non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition to more than 35,000 athletes with disabilities in Southern California.

Tip-A-Cop is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) campaign. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is represented by more than 200 law enforcement stations throughout Southern California to help raise money and public awareness for Special Olympics.

It is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics Southern California with more than 2,000 officers involved in Southern California championing acceptance and inclusion.