The summer edition of the Connecticut Special Olympics was held last weekend in New Haven and Hamden. Now, the Cheshire Police Department is looking to help the program get a head start on funding for next year's event.

The department's annual Tip-a-Cop event will take place Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Waverly Tavern. The restaurant is located at 286 Maple Ave.

 Tips the officers generate from waiting on patrons will benefit the state's Special Olympics program