Cop On A Rooftop Event Scheduled For Friday In Mokena

MOKENA, IL — Mokena police officers will be on a special assignment Friday: hanging out on the rooftop of Dunkin' at the Gas N Wash at 8810 W. 191st St.

The unusual location to spot a cop is part of the annual Cop on a Rooftop event that helps raise money for Special Olympics Illinois. The event takes place from 5 a.m. to noon.

Aside from the cops on the rooftop, other officers will be on the ground selling T-shirts, mugs and other items to raise money.

This year's Cop on a Rooftop marks the 19th Anniversary of the Dunkin’ and Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois partnership, according to information on the Special Olympics Illinois website. Nearly $870,000 was raised for the organization last year across 283 locations.

For more information, visit the Special Olympics Illinois website.