CHARITY


I’m proud to be taking part in this year’s Police Unity Tour, riding in memory of fallen officers and raising funds for Care of Police


GOING THE EXTRA MILE


Survivors (COPS). Through cycling and daily tribute runs, I’m honouring their legacy and supporting the families left behind, writes Derbyshire Police Officer Emma Corby


Last year, I had the absolute privilege of being part of the Derbyshire Police Unity Tour (PUT). Hand on heart, it was an adventure and experience I’ll remember forever for so many reasons. Being part of the East Midlands Chapter and riding miles on your bike, talking to others about their experiences and why they were riding, meant the miles flew by. The PUT, for anyone not aware, is a three-day bike ride covering roughly 180 miles and concludes at the Arboretum in Staffordshire, where a service is held


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to remember officers no longer with us. The main purpose of the PUT is to raise money for COPS, so that they can help


“I’m doing all I can to help and fundraise for COPS – to ensure that the work and services they offer can continue and be there for all those who need it.”


and support the families of those we have lost. They support immediate and extended family members in a variety of


ways, and their work is invaluable. Riding amongst the PUT are also ‘Survivors’ – those who have lost fathers, uncles, mothers, husbands. Hearing and talking to them about their loved ones is so humbling, emotional, and inspiring that when we rode into Drayton Manor, where family members were there to welcome the tour, I can’t lie—I was glad I had my sunglasses on, as the lump in my throat was certainly making my


eyes water. And that’s my “why”. They are my motivation, and that’s why


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