Adopt-a-Cop

Adopt-a-Cop is an initiative that originated in the USA but is growing rapidly in the UK (in Brixton). It is aimed at strengthening links between the police and the local community. It aims to present to the Christian public the human face of the Police Service one not seen by most people whose only contact with the police may be in confrontational situations. Any individual church or group of churches may feel that it is God's will for them to participate in ‘Adopt a Cop’. This does not preclude individuals praying for the Police Service but the aim of the project is for churches, as representatives of their local community, to become actively involved with their local police by committing themselves to prayer. A local co-ordinator from within the Police Station supplies information for prayer on a regular basis. We firmly believe that prayer changes things and as Christians pray for the Police Service and their local policing situation, so we can expect God to answer in powerful and remarkable ways. The "Redeeming our Communities" initiative organised by CityLinks is another powerful project that aims to harness the power of prayer in a very similar way.

How does Adopt-a-Cop work?

The first step is to contact the Christian Police Association, who will send you an information pack about what is involved with the project and detailed instructions on how to start. If there is already a scheme running in your area, CPA will put you in touch with the local co-ordinator. Otherwise, if the CPA has an officer locally who can act as a link, you will be informed. If not, it is still possible to start a scheme with the co-operation of local senior officers. CPA will give you as much assistance as possible to get started.

For general information on Adopt-a-Cop you can email The CPA, or visit their own website.Alternatively, please email the CPA within Greater Manchester Police and we will assist in any way we can.