November 9, 2010 > Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics Submitted By Detective Bill Veteran, Fremont PD Police officers and employees from the Fremont Police Department will be volunteering their time to assist restaurant staff and help raise money for Special Olympics Northern California at a "Tip-A-Cop" fundraiser on Friday, November 4, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Strizzi's, 2740 Mowry Avenue, located near Walgreens. The law enforcement community, including the Fremont Police Department, has a longstanding relationship with the Special Olympics. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a year-round worldwide fundraising campaign, which raised over $38 million for Special Olympics last year, over $1 million from Northern California alone. Funds are raised through a variety of activities, including "Tip-A-Cop" events at various local restaurants, and allow Special Olympics athletes to attend local, regional, national, and international competitions. For more information, or to make a donation to the Special Olympics, contact Lieutenant Clarise Lew at (510) 790-6989 or clew@fremont.gov. Tip-A-Cop Thursday, November 4 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Strizzi's 2740 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 790-6989 For details contact Lieutenant Clarise Lew at (510) 790-6989 or clew@fremont.gov