RENO -- All day today, local law enforcement will work as ‘Celebrity Hosts’ at through a unique program called Tip-A-Cop® to benefit Special Olympics Nevada.

From 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. and then again 5 p.m. through 9 p.m., officers will trade in their handcuffs, and Ticket Books for menus and serving trays as they serve food and drinks to restaurant patrons at Applebee's.

Lunch and dinner guests will enjoy a fun time with great entertainment, good food and excellent service!  In 2011, ‘Special Tips’ donated to Law Enforcement generated over $35,000.00. 

“Applebee’s is all about serving our neighbors,” Heather Banaszek, Area Director for Applebee’s Nevada & Northern California, said. “Our entire staff really enjoys supporting such a terrific group of law enforcement that does so much for our community. We appreciate all of the guests who stop by and give the officers generous tips to support a very worthy cause.”

To do your part and help out, please visit one of the following Applebee's locations:

1.       4805 Kietzke Lane, Reno Nevada

Lunch – Washoe County Sheriff Office

Dinner – Washoe County School District Police

2.        693 N. McCarran Blvd, Sparks Nevada

Lunch – Sparks Police Department

Dinner- Sparks Police Department

3.        3300 S. Carson St., Carson City, Nevada

Lunch – Carson City Sheriff Office

Dinner – Carson City Sheriff Office