WELCOME TO THE COLORADO PEACE OFFICERS’ FOUNDATION

The Foundation, was setup and structured by the Colorado Law Enforcement Officers’ Association membership on March 30, 1974 during the Association’s 54th Annual Informative Conference, benefits not only Association members, but law enforcement officers throughout the state of Colorado. It is a separate non-profit corporation and is structured to promote the welfare of police officers within the state who are engaged in fulltime law enforcement law enforcement work. Its original funding was taken from the general fund of the Colorado Law Enforcement Officers’ Association and is now maintained by interest and donations. The basic objective of the Foundation is to assist financially the widows and children of deceased law enforcement officers. The Foundation is registered with the state of Colorado and has its own By-Laws. Its is governed by the Officers of the Colorado Law enforcement Officers’ Association and meetings are held in conjunction with that Association. 

MARJORIE CHILDS-RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP
In 1999, upon the death of Marjorie Childs-Russell, family members donated her real estate to the Colorado Peace Officers’ Foundation. The real estate was subsequently sold, and the money was placed into a scholarship fund; thus the name of the scholarship Marjorie Childs-Russell. The scholarships are utilized to assist law enforcement officers who wish to continue their education but do not have adequate funds. Eight five hundred dollar ($5,00.00) scholarships are awarded each year to individuals who are either full-time or part-time peace officers.