Omaha Police Shop With A Cop Program Helping Children For The Past 3 Decades

Shop with a Cop Program Overview and Community Support

• Program organized by the Omaha Police Officers Association
• Provides Christmas shopping experience for children in the community
• Allows police officers to see Christmas through the eyes of a child
• Brings joy and unforgettable memories to children in need
• Supported by the community for the past two decades
• Program has received tremendous support from the community
• Allows children who might not have an enjoyable holiday to experience joy
• Demonstrates the community's investment in making the community better
• Shows that police officers are just like normal people in uniform
• Helps overcome the fear and misconception some children have about police officers

Impact on Children

• Gives children a chance to enjoy the holiday season
• Allows them to pick out toys, clothes, and gifts for themselves and their family members
• Provides a positive experience with police officers
• Helps children see and understand what a hero looks like
• Shows that police officers care about the community beyond law enforcement

Volunteer Testimonials

• Police officers have been volunteering for the program for many years
• One officer has been volunteering for 18 years and considers it their favorite night of the year
• Officers feel fulfilled and their hearts are filled by the end of the night
• They enjoy seeing the generosity and excitement of the children
• The experience brings out the inner child in all of them

Long-lasting Impact

• Program has been helping children for the past three decades
• Creates unforgettable memories for children
• Teaches children the importance of giving back
• Fosters positive relationships between police officers and the community
• Contributes to making the community a better place