In Elk Grove, police officers joined the community's foster youth for the annual Shop with a Cop, Heroes and Helpers event, starting their day at 5:30 a.m. to help children select Christmas presents. Later, they participated in the evening's illumination festival and light parade, assisting with traffic control, security, and distributing candy, as reported by the Elk Grove Police Department.
The Elk Grove Police Department expressed appreciation to everyone involved, saying, "In this field you never know what your day will bring you, and this weekend it brought us sweet memories." The department also recognized the Laguna Sunrise Rotary Club for their essential role in organizing the weekend's events.
According to the Elk Grove Police Department on their Facebook page, residents shared posts about the annual Shop with a Cop, Heroes and Helpers event. The event allows police officers to interact with youth and the community. The Laguna Sunrise Rotary Club helped organize the event, which is held each year for officers and families.
