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I'll admit this about the 970 "Local Call" people, at least they're presistant. I've been getting calls for the past two months - sometimes 3 or 4 times a day.  I'll try answering the next one and confront the "charity worker" to tell me what my local city is and why they're also a local number. It looks like that stops further calls for at least a month or so.  More later, as things develop.

i'm a grandma and talked the guy's ear off. i asked him if i gave $5, where did i go to give it, i had to have him tell me how every penny would be spent, give me the directions to his office, how many police does it help, where are they, blah blah. he said he didn't know, so i asked to speak to someone else, blah blah. then i told him i thought he was an old boyfriend trying to get in touch with me. then i asked him where he grew up, how many siblings and where do they live, blah blah. hey, i'm part of the gray panthers... can't fool us!

I have been receiving calls from this organization for about 3 years. Only recently has the # been showing up as Local Call. I have gone round and round with these people, who start out polite, but get nasty if you dont relent to thier demands for money. I am married to a police officer, and when I tell them that, they still ask for money! I have asked them numerous times to send me something in writing and I will look it over, (and let my husband look it over) to see if they are legit, and they always wind the call down, and have never ever sent anything. The way I see it, it must be a scam if they wont put it in writing!

THEY HUNG UP WHEN I ANSWERED, ANYONE KNOWING THE OWNER OF THIS PHONE NUMBER, PLEASE POST IT FOR ALL OF US TO KNOW WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON HERE.

LONGMONT COLORADO, BOB

Said "hello"... and waited till they said something.. "Hello, Penny?".. I hung up.  I don't know you, don't call me by my first name.

I called this number to get my number REMOVED from their calling database: 800.320.2772
The man was very nice and apologized for any stress caused.  Hopefully it works, we`ll see.

The Colorado Police Protective Association contracts out their telemarketing to another company.  Your gift is not tax deductible, and only 15% goes to the charity, the other 85% goes to the telemarketers. Raw deal if you ask me.

"If you would like your telephone number removed from the calling list please contact the CPPA office either by telephone or email at 800.320.2772 or cppa@cppa.net and leave the entire telephone number to include area code that you want removed.  It takes five business days to process your request."

970-300-2162 came up on my Caller ID as a local number as well.  Considering this is in Aspen, and I'm in the Denver Metro Area, this is obviously not a local call.  I did not answer the phone, and they did not leave a message.  They have only called once (so far), but after reading the comments on here, I'll be sure to give them a piece of my mind the next time they do call me back.

Called this number back.  Went along with their sales pitch for awhile and asked them where I could send a donation.  They wanted my credit card information and I explained how I don't have any credit cards, but would be happy to send them cash.  They would not give me an address to send cash.  I then told them I needed their address because I work for the Federal Police and I wanted to run their organization's name through our data base.  They hung up.

I knew something was strange from the beginning - the caller id stated "local call".  The 970 area code is not a local number in our area.

I called back using *82 then the number, 1-970-300-2162.  It was a fundraising organization...something about children.  I was asked to leave my phone number and a representative would call me back with more information.
NOT!

My wife got a call today...they're very vague but persistent.

this is some sort of "fundraising" so-called business.  But only a recording answers when you call the number and they want you to leave your phone number so they can have a rep return your call!!!!
these things are SOOOO irritating!!!!!
If i am able to talk to person, they will be sorry they ever got my number.

Sooooo, should I just never answer this a call from this #?
  That seems to be the consensus!!!

Caller ID shows "Aspen CO"

they didn't leave a message on voicemail

They call a couple of times a day but there is no one there when I answer. It just started recently -- August 2008.

Too bad the state attorney doesn't help. I guess his politics keep him from doing something that might be construed as doing his job. I should be able to sleep in on my days off. They probably fall into 1 of the 4 most crooked list,(1) Oil companies (2) Politicians (3) Government (4) credit card companies.

They called me today, saying i pledged.  I never did. I said no when they called.  The guy said he would look into it, i said no, dont look into it, remove me from your list since i never volunteered a donation.   He hung up on me.  So then I looked up the Colorado Police Protective Association.  They are in Colorado Springs.  Very nice people, and very genuine.  Skip told me that these people should not be hasseling me, and he is not affiliated with the people making the calls.   He was a very nice person, very helpful, and said he would look into it.

Here's the information about the nitwits. Call them back...

Contact us
Email cppa@cppa.net
Phone 800.320.2772
Fax 719.884.1257

Mailing Address
1485 Kelly Johnson Blvd, STE 230
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

http://www.cppa.net/BoardofDirectors.html
    BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A Board of Directors, comprised of nine law enforcement officers across the state, provide CPPA’s vision and direction which is implemented by a two-person staff at its office in Colorado Springs. The Board meets monthly and all CPPA members are welcome to attend.

President, Paul Frey
Vice President, Felicia Low
Treasurer, Bill DeHart
Secretary, Dave Stassen
Board Member, Andy McLachlan
Trustee, Guy Thoms
Board Member: Alan Geary
Board Member, Ken Espinosa
Board Member: Colin Low
Board Member: Ben Leach
    
President, Paul Frey
Paul is a recently retired from Grand Junction PD. This is his third year as CPPA President. (He's also treasurer for the Grand Junction POA.) Paul worked 35 years in law enforcement, beginning in 1973 with the Lake County Sheriff's Office. He joined the Leadville PD 18 months later and then on to the GJPD in 1981. Paul's been an FTO, CSI and supervised the GI and traffic units. In addition, he had collateral duties as the DRE coordinator and accident reconstruction team supervisor.

You can contact him at pfrey@cppa.net

Vice-President: Felicia Low
You can reach her at: flow@cppa.net.

Treasurer: Billy DeHart
Billy is a sergeant with the Colorado Springs Police Department. His law enforcement experience over the years has included dispatch, detentions, patrol, street crimes, gangs, sex crimes and career criminals. He's been a CPPA member over 18 years and on the CPPA board since 1997.

Billy can be reached at: bdehart@cppa.net

Secretary: Dave Stassen
Dave Stassen is a property crimes Corporal with the Grand Junction Police Department where he has been an officer for the last 16 years. Dave has served as an FTO, Crime Prevention Officer, EMS Instructor, and Patrol Rifle Team member. Dave has been on the CPPA Board since 1995 and previously served as president and treasurer. He’s currently president of the Grand Junction POA.

You can reach Dave at: dstassen@cppa.net

Trustee: Guy Thoms
Guy retired from the Pueblo PD in 2003 after serving for 25 years. He started his law enforcement career in 1974 in Newburgh, NY, as a patrol officer and SWAT team member. He retired as a sector sergeant with additional duties as the Watch FTO Sgt. and firearms instructor. He recently served for five years as an officer with the Univ. of Colorado, Colorado Springs PD. He's been on the CPPA board since 1994 and served three terms as president. He. Guy is chairman of the CPPA Legal Defense Fund.

You can reach him at: gthoms@cppa.net.

Board Member: Andy McLachlan
Andy's served with the Pueblo Police Department over 20 years, was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2006. He has been the commander on the SWAT team, an explosive ordinance technician and bomb squad commander. Before that he worked in narcotics six years, as a Field Training Officer and a Patrol Watch Commander. Andy is also a past president of the Pueblo Police Benevolent Association.

You can reach him at: amclachlan@cppa.net.

Board Member: Alan Geary
Alan has been in law enforcement for over 31 years. He started out as a Denver Police Reserve where he served for four years. Alan then worked for the Cherry Hills Police Department for six months prior to joining the Aurora Police Department. During his 22-year career with the Aurora Police Department, Alan worked numerous assignments including Vice and Narcotics, Dispatch, Jail, D.A.R.T., Property section, Public Information Officer and Patrol. Alan served on the Aurora Police Association Board of Directors for 17 years and has served on the CPPA Board of Directors since 1989. After a year and a half of retirement and missing law enforcement, Alan joined the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. He currently is a Deputy Sheriff working part-time in the Fugitive/Warrants section helping with extraditions.

You can reach him at: ageary@cppa.net.

Board Member: Ken Espinoza
Ken has worked for the Pueblo PD for 18 years including 10 as a detective in the crimes against persons. Currently, Ken is a patrol sergeant, being promoted in 2005. Ken also serves as president of the Pueblo Police Benevolent Assn. and vice president of the local police union. He has served on the CPPA board since 1998.

You can reach Ken at: kespinoza@cppa.net.

Board Member: Colin Low
Colin served on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as a cadet in 1972. He continued in law enforcement in the military until he was hired by the Colorado Springs PD in 1980. He has been a Field Training Officer, Master Patrol Officer and Traffic Officer, Level III. He spent a couple years as a patrol sergeant until assigned as the Traffic Sergeant for the Stetson Hills Division of the CSPD. Colin retired this summer from CSPD. Education includes a B.A. from Regis University and a Master's from Webster University."

You can reach Colin at: clow@cppa.net.

Board Member: Ben Leach
The newest member of CPPA’s Board of Directors, Ben has been a patrol officer for the Castle Rock Police Department since 2006. He’s a member of the department’s Emergency Response Team and enjoys shooting at area ranges as a hobby. He competed in CPPA’s 3-Gun Match in 2007 and helped organize and spearhead CPPA’s first annual Law Enforcement Shoot at the Highlands Ranch Training Facility Range in September 2008. “It’s a privilege to be part of an association that’s served Colorado peace officers since 1922,” says Ben. “I hope I can make a small contribution as a Board member to keep that legacy strong.”

You can reach Ben at: bleach@cppa.net

General Manager: Carole Charles
Carole has been with CPPA since 2000, as our accountant. She brings with her considerable experience working in the non-profit sector. Carole received her B.S. in Business-Finance from CU Boulder in 1994. She has served as a controller for an architectural firm from 1994 - 2000. She then began working with a number of local non-profits, and small business as a financial consultant. Carole's main goals for the association are improving member benefits, public relations and professional of the association in order to better serve Colorado's law enforcement community.

You can reach Carole at cppa@cppa.net

They called me, said they are from the Colorado Police Protection Service, doing a fundraiser.  They call me every year, but of course from different number I think.  I get the feeling this line is used as a general "fundraiser" line...the caller id tells me that it is coming from Aspen, Colorado.

They call twice daily, once in around 10 a.m. and again in the evening.  They don't leave messages.  Once, I answered and they persist in support for the police and their family victims. Very demanding, requiring money to support their cause.

These people have been calling me for 2 weeks straight at least a couple of times a day.  I'm on a no call list too.  I refuse to answer the phone.