Post Date: 11/30/2018 9:09 AM

The Rochester Police Activity League (PAL) is pleased to announce the 15th annual Shop with a Cop program. Area sponsors Canadian Honker, City Auto Glass, Rochester Police Benevolent Association, Olmsted County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Culver’s help make the holiday season a little brighter for area students and families in need. Shop with a Cop is organized by the Rochester Police Activity League.

Around 70+ Rochester Police Officers, Olmsted Country Sheriff’s Deputies, Community Service Officers, Detention Deputies, MN State Patrol Troopers, and Rochester Police Explorers will gather at Wal-Mart North in Rochester (3400 55th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901) on Saturday, December 8th, 2018 along with 80 area students in need for this annual holiday giving program. From Noon to 3pm, selected participants pair up with the local law enforcement officers and shop throughout Walmart for holiday gifts. Each child is given a $115.00 gift card to purchase gifts for themselves and family members. The child is encouraged to budget the money given to them to purchase a gift for each person on their holiday list. Participants and officers are also treated with lunch from Sam’s Club, ice cream from Culver’s, a tour of police vehicles, K-9 demonstrations, and end with gifts wrapped and ready for Christmas.

The goal of Shop with a Cop is to provide kids in need the opportunity to have a brighter Christmas, at the same time promoting positive relationships between police officers and area youth. This is all while enjoying a special day with an officer shopping for holiday gifts for loved ones.