Cop on a Rooftop aims to reclaim top title
-Messenger file photo <br> Fort Dodge Police Officer Chris Weiland, left, and Lt. Dennis Quinn stand atop the Dunkin’ Donuts roof as part of the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser in 2018. Money raised goes to Special Olympics Iowa.
-Messenger file photo <br> Preslie Anderson, of Webster City, left, donates some money to Jeremey Moore, records and support technician for the Fort Dodge Police Department during the 2018 Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser at Dunkin’ Donuts.
-Messenger file photo <br> Fort Dodge Police Officer Chris Weiland, left, and Lt. Dennis Quinn stand atop the Dunkin’ Donuts roof as part of the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser in 2018. Money raised goes to Special Olympics Iowa.
-Messenger file photo <br> Preslie Anderson, of Webster City, left, donates some money to Jeremey Moore, records and support technician for the Fort Dodge Police Department during the 2018 Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser at Dunkin’ Donuts.
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Fort Dodge law enforcement officers will oversee local doughnut operations closely on Friday -- but not for the typical reasons.
From 6 a.m to 11 a.m., they'll be raising money for Special Olympics Iowa at their fifth annual fundraiser at Dunkin' Donuts, 2520 Fifth Ave. S.
Fort Dodge Police Department, Webster County Sheriff's Department, Iowa State Patrol and Fort Dodge Correctional Facility personnel will be participating, with some officers begging you from the rooftops to get help them get down.
Less dramatically, they will also patrol the grounds to happily accept donations as they attempt to beat out a couple dozen other competing locations in Iowa.
New this year, patrons making a donation in the store or at the drive-thru will receive a coupon for a free coffee, a change from last year's free iced coffee coupon.
Last year, officers raised $3,103, a slight increase from 2017, but didn't cut it as the top fundraising location in the state. They aim to reclaim the top title they earned in 2016 and 2017.
Patrons can swing by to see new officers on the force participating.
"A lot of people come by," said Jeremey Moore, police administrative technician for FDPD. "Law enforcement has always worked closely with Special Olympics. It's just a great cause, to support these athletes."