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Hoffman Estates Police host open house and ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ to support Special Olympics
Summary
The Hoffman Estates Police Department opened its station for public tours and demonstrations while officers staffed 'Cop on a Rooftop' at multiple Dunkin' locations to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois.
The Hoffman Estates Police Department showcased its units and community services during a public open house and ran a simultaneous fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois.
Sergeant Giacone, who identified himself as sergeant of the Tactical Action and Community Team (TACT), described station tours that included drone, canine, tactical and traffic units, detectives, bike registration, car seat installation and demonstrations by NIPAS Mobile Field Force and other teams. Giacone also noted the department's three full‑time police social workers and the presence of Northwest Central Dispatch to demonstrate interagency coordination.
Separately, officers staffed 'Cop on a Rooftop' events at four Dunkin' locations (including Barrington & Golf Road, Algonquin Road and 59 & Higgins) to collect donations for Special Olympics Illinois; donors were offered a free donut or coffee and could purchase shirts or mugs. The segment encouraged residents to donate and said proceeds support Special Olympics athletes.
The broadcast did not include a donation total or an exact count of volunteers; those details were not specified.
