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Cop On A Rooftop 2022: Where To Find Officers In Glen Ellyn

Friday's event at three local Dunkin' Donuts locations benefits Special Olympics athletes in Illinois.

Glen Ellyn police officers will be participating in the annual Cop On the Roof fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics Illinois.
Glen Ellyn police officers will be participating in the annual Cop On the Roof fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics Illinois. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

GLEN ELLYN, IL — Officers from the Glen Ellyn Police Department will be staking out the rooftop of three local Dunkin' Donuts locations Friday as part of the 19th annual Cop on a Rooftop event.

Money is being raised for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and will benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

Local officers can be spotted from 5 a.m. to noon atop Dunkin' Donuts at 22w251 North Ave., 651 Roosevelt Rd., and 530 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn.

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According to the event's website, the partnership between local law enforcement and Dunkin' has been a "huge success over the years" with more than $6.7 million raised in Illinois. Last year, $870,000 was raised for Special Olympics Illinois across 283 locations. Organizers are hoping to top $900,000 in 2022.

Each guest who makes a donation to the Torch Run will receive a coupon for a free donut. Guests who donate $10 or more will receive an LETR/ Dunkin’ branded travel mug (while supplies last) and a coupon for a free medium hot coffee.

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Find out more about the Law Enforcement Torch Run here.

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