C.O.P.S. National Office
The National Office of Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. relocated from the Washington, DC, area to Camdenton, Missouri, on the Lake of the Ozarks in August 1993. In the fall of 2001, C.O.P.S. constructed a new National Headquarters in Camdenton.
Activity planning, fundraising, production of printed materials, and coordination of all services and programs are handled from this office. Currently C.O.P.S. employs a staff of 11.
Suzie Sawyer
Suzie is the Executive Director and is responsible for carrying through the directives of the National Board. Suzie has served as Executive Director since C.O.P.S. was organized in 1984. She oversees the day-to-day business of the organization as provided through grants, directives, and general needs of the organization. Contact Suzie.
Lynn Kuse
Lynn is the Financial Director for National C.O.P.S. She pays the bills, tracks grant and non-grant expenditures, and crunches all the numbers - no small task! Lynn joined the C.O.P.S. staff in June 1996. Contact Lynn.
Robby Robinson
Robby joined the C.O.P.S. staff in October 1997 and is the Graphics and Multi-Media Specialist. A native of the Camdenton area, Robby is well-versed in many computer software applications and assists with many and varied projects in the office. Robby does the in-house design and graphics work for C.O.P.S. hands-on programs and trainings. Contact Robby.
Glenda Strange
Glenda joined the staff in June 2004. Glenda maintains the data files for officer deaths, surviving families, law enforcement agencies, and C.O.P.S. chapters. She works closely with Federal offices, agencies, and chapters to insure that every eligible survivor is aware of C.O.P.S. programs. Contact Glenda.
Erin Bishop
Erin assumed the position of Program Coordinator in December 2006. Erin coordinates all aspects of C.O.P.S. hands-on programs for survivors as well as the Traumas of Law Enforcement trainings. She handles planning for 16 major events each year. Contact Erin.
Lori Graves
Lori joined the C.O.P.S. staff in July 2007 and is the Executive Director's assistant. Her primary duty is to work closely with the Executive Director to relieve some of the paperwork on the Executive Director’s desk. Drafting letters, working with printers, vendors, and the C.O.P.S. National Board are all part of Lori’s responsibilities. Lori also handles all the arrangements for the law enforcement conferences that C.O.P.S. representatives attend. Contact Lori.
Carolyn Davinroy
Carolyn has worked for C.O.P.S. since July, 1, 2008. Her responsibilities encompass anything that brings money into National C.O.P.S.' treasury, raising money for the Hands-On Programs, golf tournaments, C.O.P.S. Walk, and several other events are all on her plate. Contact Carolyn.
Tracie Patton
Tracie has worked for C.O.P.S. since April 2009. She currently serves as Office Manager. Her role is to manage the day to day operations of the C.O.P.S. office. She manages the 11 member staff, serves as an aide to the Executive Director and is responsible for making sure the National Office runs efficiently. Contact Tracie.
Brooke McKay
Brooke joined the C.O.P.S. staff in August 2009 and is the marketing coordinator. Brooke is a 2007 graduate from Missouri State University with a marketing degree emphasizing advertising and promotion. Her responsibilities include contacting media and sending out press releases, promoting all C.O.P.S. events, writing articles to submit to law enforcement publications, the monthly email newsletter, and overall raising awareness of C.O.P.S. nationwide! Contact Brooke.
Donna Szumlas
Donna joined the C.O.P.S. staff on November 30, 2009 as Development Assistant. Her responsibilities include the coordination of special events, working with donors and other fundraising activities. Contact Donna.
Laurie Putnam
Laurie joined the C.O.P.S. staff in November 2009 as the receptionist. Her responsibilities include answering the phones, mailing chapter information, blue ribbons, and address changes. Contact Laurie.