Flathead tree-lighting honors fallen law officers

The Montana Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is hosting its annual tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, outside the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.

The short ceremony is meant to honor law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty and show support for those who continue to risk their lives.

Refreshments will be served.

Concerns of Police Survivors Inc. provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families and affected co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by federal criteria. Furthermore, C.O.P.S. provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and educates the public of the need to support the law enforcement profession and its survivors.