Peoria's finest will swap their badges for shopping bags on Saturday in a heartwarming bid to brighten the holiday season for local kids. Dubbed the "Shop with a Cop" event, it marks another year where Peoria Police officers channel the holiday spirit to make a tangible difference in their community.
The annual charity event, organized by the Peoria Police Officers Association Charities, involves police personnel pairing up with children to select holiday gifts for themselves, and their families. After the clatter and clamor of a 5:30 a.m. meet-up with Santa at the Peoria Community Center, everyone will join together for breakfast at Chick-fil-A, located at 16657 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria.
Alexandra Shaw, in a statement obtained by the City of Peoria's official news outlet, mentioned. This event is not just about shopping; it's a chance for officers to interact positively with our youth, showing them the compassionate side of law enforcement. The breakfast round-up segues into the main event: a festive shopping spree at the local Target on W. Bell Road.
The "Shop with a Cop" event, part of a nationwide effort to strengthen community ties, brings local police and residents together for a holiday shopping spree. Media members interested in covering the event can contact him at [email protected] or 623-633-6470. Be prepared to see officers in full "Santa's helper" mode, with plenty of red added to the usual blue.
