Shop With A Cop

About the Program

This program was established to build positive relationships between police officers and the children of the community. It is a yearly event where members of different law enforcement agencies come together and donate their time to give the children of our community a Christmas to remember.

The event is geared towards families who may be facing financial difficulties. It is through donations and fundraising events held throughout the year that we are able to provide the children with gift cards to purchase presents for themselves or a family member.

Visualizing the Program

Imagine buses filled with children being escorted by many police cars, with lights and sirens traveling down U.S. Highway 1 towards Walmart. Each officer is assigned a child grades K-8 and given a gift card to go on a shopping spree. Do the children spend all of the money on themselves? No, these children selflessly spend most of their time and money searching for the perfect gift for a family member or friend.

The officers that are shopping with them are filled with joy because they see the excitement on each child’s face. The event is not just rewarding to the child who was selected to participate, but extremely rewarding to the law enforcement personnel involved in making it happen. After the main event at Walmart, the children are reunited with their family.

For additional information on how to participate or what you can do to help throughout the year, please contact the COPE Unit at 772-589-5233, ext. 8508 or by email. 

Donations

Please help support this great cause. We thank you in advance for your support!

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