For a while tomorrow, you’ll be able to slip a few bucks into a police officer’s pocket without fear of being arrested.
Beginning at noon, Amy’s on the Bay will again host the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser, which features officers from the Port Orchard Police Department acting as “celebrity waiters” to raise money for Special Olympics.
The donations are collected in specially marked envelopes placed on each table at the beginning of your meal.
While the officers work keeping glasses filled with iced tea and other light duties, patrons can donate money to the cause by putting a “tip” in the envelope that the officers collect separate from the meal check.
Amy’s will match 10 percent of the donations.
Tip-A-Cop is an official Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Campaign event.
According to Special Olympics, the organization strives to provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
By participating in sports, physical fitness and healthcare education programs, the organization believes its athletes will “increase self-confidence and social skills, improve physical and motor skills, and have better success in leading more productive and independent lives.”
This year, the event starts at noon and continues until 10 p.m.