Nov. 21, 2016 – West Bend, WI – Shop with a Cop in Washington County is Wednesday, Dec. 7 at West Bend Mutual’s Prairie Center.
This year the Fraternal Order of Police have taken over the event from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.
Forty kids have been selected to participate and organizers are reaching out for a little help.
“We’re putting together gift baskets for the families and we’re hoping businesses in town can help supply items for children ages 8 – 12,” said volunteer Tina Beres. “We’re looking for thing like board games or something kids can play with their family.”
West Bend Police Lieutenant Matt Rohlinger said this program is great interaction between law enforcement and the kids. “It’s critical to send a positive message,” he said.
This year’s event will include a shopping trip to Walmart, hot dogs at The Prairie Center, a rousing game of Bingo called by Police Chiefs Tom Bishop of Kewaskum and Jed Dolnick of Jackson, and a special visit from Santa.
Neighbors who would like to make donations to Shop with a Cop in Washington County can send a check to Shop with a Cop at PO Box 149, Kewaskum, WI 53040
Questions can be directed to Tina Beres at ctberes@gmail.com
Photos courtesy Washington County Sheriff’s Department.