Parke and Vermillion Co. law enforcement hold annual Shop with a Cop

CLINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Sunday morning in Vermillion County, over 100 kids got to go shopping at Walmart with local law enforcement.

This is part of the annual Shop with a Cop event that has been a tradition at the Parke and Vermillion County police departments for over a decade. This year the departments hung out with the kids and bought clothes and a toy of their choice.

Vice President of the Parke-Vermillion Order of Police Nick Hall said that there is no better feeling than giving these kids the Christmas they deserve.

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“Usually if they don’t get to work with our officers, the kids have a negative impact with police,” said Hall. “To see them work one-on-one with an officer is a positive aspect is all the joy we need. It is a win-win for the police, it’s a win-win for the kids, and it builds a lifelong friendship.”…

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