As I was at the Subway in my local Walmart waiting for my news tires to be put on I saw a table sent up for Shop With A Cop, some officers and some kids coming in. Wishing that I had some money and not just my card. Thinking about giving a few dollars, then thinking about giving 10 and so on. I can count on one hand how many times I used my card as a debit, but I decided to pay for my tires as a debit so I could get some money to put into their jar at the table.

 

Just the look on the one kids face at the table waiting on his cop when I put in that money was a great feeling, I can't imagine how the officers feel.

 

Has anyone ever participated in this or anything similar? The more money they get donated the more kids they can help? Correct? I am also assuming that the officers put a bit of their own money in as well?

 

I pray that many don't forget these great causes this Christmas and help if they can.

State Trooper friend of mine is heavily involved with the Shop With A Trooper program. We have supported that for the last several years and I love hearing back from him with regard to how many children they helped.

My father in law (retired cop) helped out with the event they just had in Wilder. Brandon Phillips and JJ Hoover were there. It's a really great program.

I'm also wondering with programs like this, that years later if the officer(s) hear or see that a kid they helped out with these programs is now going to be a cop? That would be an amazing feeling for the officer.

In my hometown where u used to work we always donated. It is a small town with no walmart or toy store and I know a limited number of police officers, but I always thought they should have got more kids involved. Giving a small child $100 to spend at a dollar store seemed like a little much?

I do it every year, and it's awesome. The first time I was a little nervous/uncomfortable but it quickly subsided. It's so rewarding!

Have talked to several officers who have participated in it over the years. A couple of things that are usually brought up.

A LOT of the kids usually are so caught up in being able to buy something for their mom or dad or sister or brother or aunt or...you get my point...that the officers often times have to remind them "alright, now let's get something for you".

Secondly, there's been many times where the officer knows of the child they're with. Maybe they've arrested mom or dad before, or have been called to an incident at their house, or whatever. Cops are usually seen in a bad light, in this child's eyes. So, this is an instance where they can see them differently...in a much more positive way.

Love the idea of this program. Not only does it help less fortunate children, but I think it helps cast a positive light on the police force, which is needed (unfortunately) in some communities in this day and age.

Yeah and I know a few cops who are total jerks and I mean TOTAL JERKS who do this to try to make themselves look good, like hey look at me and what Im doing.

But the little kids know no different and Im glad they get some stuff. I support this big time and think to myself about how big of a jerk this guy doing it really is.

Yeah and I know a few cops who are total jerks and I mean TOTAL JERKS who do this to try to make themselves look good, like hey look at me and what Im doing.

But the little kids know no different and Im glad they get some stuff. I support this big time and think to myself about how big of a jerk this guy doing it really is.

 

There are jerks in every profession who try to make themselves look good to the general public. Police officers are no different. We're all human.

There are jerks in every profession who try to make themselves look good to the general public. Police officers are no different. We're all human.

 

Dang LA, you don't have to talk about 'Ru like that...

Dang LA, you don't have to talk about 'Ru like that...

 

Don't get me started...:sssh:

There are jerks in every profession who try to make themselves look good to the general public. Police officers are no different. We're all human.

 

I agree but it is worse when you know them.