Terry O’Brien of the Town of Geneva Police Department in Lake Geneva, Wis., dedicated the win to his late father, who was also a police officer.
“He was a Chicago cop, a lifer. Today is his birthday,” says O’Brien.
At the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association conference, the donut-eating contest drew 40 participants from across the United States and Canada.
Ed Nowicki, master of ceremonies and a Police magazine Advisory Board member, was impressed with O’Brien’s feat. “I thought they’d do seven, maybe they’d do eight. I couldn’t believe almost 10!”
According to the ILEETA Website, O’Brien’s prizes for his win included a semi-automatic pistol, Second Chance soft body armor, and a specially designed trophy, among other items. All participants received a “World Cop Donut Eating Championship” t-shirt.
Contest entrance fees and proceeds from the sale of t-shirts were donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the ILEETA scholarship fund.
For more information on the ILEETA organization, its annual conference, and the donut-eating contest, visit www.ileeta.org.
