BERWYN – Berwyn police officers were among the law enforcement personnel May 18 to stake out Dunkin' Donuts to support Special Olympics Illinois.
Officers were at the Dunkin' Donuts at 6601 Cermak Road in Berwyn from 5 a.m. until noon as part of Cop on a Rooftop, which raises awareness and donations for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
Illinois law enforcement officers were stationed at 295 Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops throughout the state, where they hoped to top the 2017 donation total of more than $700,000 from 272 rooftops, according to an event news release. This year's event raised more than $800,000, the Law Enforcement Torch Run announced on its Facebook page.
Officer Juan Macias receives a donation from Kimberly Montoya of Berwyn during the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser May 18 at Dunkin' Donuts benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
Officer Sal Gamino of the Berwyn Police Department braves oncoming traffic to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois during the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser May 18 at Dunkin' Donuts, 6601 Cermak Road, Berwyn. Gamino also donates his time to Special Olympics Illinois organizing basketball games and other fundraisers.
Berwyn police officers arrive at 5 a.m. May 18 to begin setup at Dunkin' Donuts, 6601 Cermak Road, Berwyn, for the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
Berwyn Detective Carmelita Terry greets customers May 18 at Dunkin' Donuts in Berwyn during the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
Officer Ricky Davis works the opening shift of the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser May 18 in Berwyn benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
Officer Juan Macias is stationed in front of the drive-thru May 18 at Dunkin' Donuts in Berwyn to fundraise for Special Olympics Illinois.
Officer Loretta Sladik collects donations May 18 for Special Olympics Illinois in the median of Cermak Road during the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser at Dunkin' Donuts in Berwyn.
Officers Juan Macias (left) and Sal Gamino wait for the rest of their precinct to join them May 18 at Dunkin' Donuts in Berwyn for the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser supporting Special Olympics.
Berwyn police officers Loretta Sladik (left) and Armando Rivera park the Berwyn Police Department’s mobile command vehicle May 18 outside Dunkin’ Donuts, 6601 Cermak Road, Berwyn, for the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois.