It’s hard to tell who has more fun, the cops or kids at the annual Cops and Kids shopping spree hosted by Fraternal Order of Police #138 Wood Capital Lodge for the children in the Tri-Cap Headstart program.
But there were plenty of smiles as local law enforcement officers and agency partners took their shoppers for a spin through some needed items, like clothing, jackets, and shoes, before heading over to the toy aisle.
Here are a few photos of this year’s event.
Kohen reacted as he was met by Santa Claus (Keith Bauer) at the Cops and Kids event held today at the Jasper Walmart—photoby Matthew Crane
Ferdinand Officer Rayce Jones escorted his partner, Thiago, into Walmart—photo by Amy Crane.
Layken checked out some clothes as her partner, Kenya Harris, searched for her size—photo by Amy Crane.
Deputy Drake Lechner and his partner, Carter, checked out shoes on their shopping trip through Walmart—photo by Amy Crane.
Santa Claus helped Aurora pick out toys today. She was partnered with a pair from the Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office—photo by Amy Crane.
Jasper Police Chief Chad Dick and his wife, Carie, took their partner, Rylan, through the shoe aisle at Walmart as part of Cops and Kids—photo by Matthew Crane.
Isaac flexed while shopping for some clothes with his partners today—photo by Matthew Crane.
Aaron used Chief Deputy Jesus Monarrez’s head for support while trying on shoes today—photo by Amy Crane.
Layken found a toy she liked while shopping with Emily Lewis and Kenya Harris—photo by Matthew Crane.
Twins Rylen (left) and Dayton met with a hug and a quick scan of their hauls while shopping Wednesday morning—photo by Matthew Crane.
Jayleen sat on her new tricycle while waiting in the checkout line at Walmart with her shopping partners from Dubois County Communications, Arianna Qualters and Kim Snyder—photo by Matthew Crane.
Deputy Tim Lampert and his partner, Annalisa, met with Santa Claus while waiting to check out—photo by Matthew Crane.
Emerie shared a sticker with Layken while waiting to head to The Parklands for lunch with the officers—photo by Amy Crane.
Huntingburg Officer Riley Fleetwood pretended to pick his nose while teasing his partner, Cheyenna—photo by Amy Crane.
The excitement led to some laps around a deputy after the shopping was complete—photo by Amy Crane.
