Our Mission: "Cops for Kids"
Our mission is to provide financial assistance and educational support at the post high school level for deserving students who might otherwise be denied the opportunity to succeed.
Kristina Ripatti
Celebrating Ten Years of Progress!
Operation Progress to Enter Four-Man Relay Team in
Nation’s Longest Running Transcontinental Bicycle Race
in Race Across America (RAAM)
June 12 to June 21, 2010
Kristina Ripatti, Former LAPD Officer Shot and Paralyzed In-The-Line-Of-Duty will Captain the 2010 RAAM Effort. The race spans 3000 miles and 14 states, starting in Oceanside, CA and finishing in Annapolis, MD.
"The Los Angeles Police Department is very supportive of the efforts of our officers who are involved in Operation Progress. We are proud of their dedication and collective efforts to help deserving inner city youth who, despite difficult living situations, have a strong desire to continue their education. The very same entrepreneurial spirit of these officers that has helped students pay for their college educations will now be on display as they participate in this year's Race Across America. I encourage everyone to get involved and support Team Operation Progress." -Chief Beck, LAPD
Kristina Ripatti, as a dedicated officer, tracked down dangerous criminals in Los Angeles until a near-fatal shooting changed her life forever. She is determined to change lives of others, for the better. Listen as Kristina explains why Operation Progress provides scholarships to deserving students giving them opportunity and a means to earn a college education.
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