The Maryland Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs is classified as a tax exempt non-profit organization, 501(c) 5, under the Internal Revenue Code. MCOPS is not a Charity.  As such gifts and donations to the Maryland Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs (MCOPS) are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.  Funds are used to operate MCOPS seminars, programs and administration.  A portion of the gross fundraising proceeds is used to defray the expenses of public education, administration and the cost of a public appeal for support.

If you would like to make a donation or gift directly to the Maryland Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs you can send your donation to:

MCOPS
672 Old Mill Road # 181
Millersville, Maryland 21108-1363

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**The Maryland Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs is looking for companies or individuals interested in helping expand the MCOPS College Scholarship Competition for high School students in Maryland.

Should you desire to contact the Maryland Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs please feel free to call:

1-(800) 418-0442
email: (preferred)
 

Should you desire to contact our fundraiser concerning our current appeal please call:

1-800-990-4202
email:
* Note.  Our fundraiser does accept credit cards.  If you feel uncomfortable about using a credit card for your transaction ask for the invoice to be mailed to your home or office.

The Maryland Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs receives many calls from citizens asking for information about MCOPS and many times about other organizations that we have no information or knowledge about. MCOPS believes in full disclosure of information about itself and organizations that request support from the public.  Here are a few things that will aid you in deciding whether or not to assist any organization that calls or writes you for support.

1.  If you do not know the organization that is requesting support ask for information to be sent to you or a website to go to in order to get more information. 

2.  If you cannot get a local or toll free number to speak to someone in charge then chances are that you should not give to that organization.   If phone numbers and contact information is not on literature you receive or on a website, then chances are that the organization is not legitimate.

3. No one soliciting for MCOPS will ever ask you for:
      Personal Information 
      Bank Account Information
      Social Security Number
      Age
      Living Arrangement
      Health Status
      Income
      Drivers License Number
      or any other personal information. 
If anyone calling you asking for support of any kind ever asks for this kind of information.... Hang up!!  

4.  Everyone has a limited budget for donations.   Stick to your budget!

Lastly, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has worked on laws to protect consumers from Telephone Solicitations with a National Do-Not-Call list.   MCOPS and similar non-profits are exempt from the new regulations.  MCOPS respects your privacy.  If you desire to have your name and number added to our own Do-Not-Call List please call: 

800-418-0442 or (800) 990-4202
email:

Please leave your Name, Telephone # and sponsor confirmation # if available.

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