Officers in Marion and Polk counties took to the Wal Mart aisles once again this year for the annual Shop with a Cop program.
460 kids were paired with an officer and a $25.00 gift card, allowing the young participants the opportunity to pick out gifts for themselves and their loved ones.
Beyond the presents, officers love Shop with a Cop because it gives them a chance to interact with at-risk kids in a friendly manner. Many of these children only see police officers in negative situations so this program provides an opportunity for kids to see that the police are their friend and there to help
