The Cane River Branch of the Magnolia State Peace Officers Association held its annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart on Dec. 20. The event brought together law enforcement officers and local students for a holiday shopping experience focused on community connection.
Students selected for the program were paired one-on-one with an officer and given the opportunity to shop throughout the store for items of their choice within a set price limit. The national Shop With a Cop initiative is designed to strengthen relationships between children and law enforcement while creating positive, lasting memories.
Walmart welcomed participants with hot chocolate and doughnuts, helping set a festive tone for the morning. Organizers also expressed appreciation to the event sponsors whose support helped make the annual program possible.
