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La Quinta, CA - On Thursday, October 16, 2014, officers from the La Quinta Police Department will be participating in the national Tip-A-Cop event benefitting Special Olympics. All community members are invited to attend.

The event will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on October 16, 2014 at Red Robin located at 78-722 Highway 111, La Quinta. La Quinta officers will collect tips after helping serve Red Robin restaurant guests. 100% of the tips collected by the officers will benefit Special Olympics.

Tip-A-Cop is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) campaign, which includes an international series of relay runs and special events like Tip-A-Cop, is presented by more than 97,000 law enforcement officers worldwide to help raise money and public awareness for Special Olympics. LETR is the largest fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics through which funds raised go directly to local programs in states or countries where the funds are generated. This means your tips will assist local programs here in the Coachella Valley. This fundraising event is a way for law enforcement officers and the community to join together to support a great cause!