Cops, Krispy Kreme Pair Up For Special Olympics

Yes, we all know the stereotype about finding cops in doughnut shops.

But how about cops on doughnut shops?

This weekend, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics have partnered to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics Georgia’s Athletes.

Police officers from area law enforcement departments will take to the roofs of Krispy Kreme stores across the state to raise money from customers for the cause.

The officers, which will include representatives from the Gwinnett Sheriff's Department, will eat, sleep, play and otherwise entertain patrons from 6 a.m. Friday, June 8, through 6 p.m. Sunday, June 10.

Now in its 12th year, the event is popular with customers, said DeLois Huntley, assistant manager of the Krispy Kreme shop at Ponce de Leon Avenue and Central Park Place in Atlanta.

Last year's statewide efforts raised more than $85,000 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Georgia.

Here's a list of participating Georgia Krispy Kreme stores for Cops on Doughnut Shops 2012:

• Atlanta ­– 295 Ponce de Leon Ave.
• Athens – 3703 Atlanta Highway
• Buford – 3387 Buford Drive
• Commerce – 40103 Highway 441 S.
• Columbus - 6761 Veterans Parkway
• Lilburn – 4129 Highway 78
• Marietta – 299 Cobb Parkway S.
• Riverdale – 6689 Highway No. 9
• Roswell – 791 Atlanta St.