Parsons Police help local kids experience the joy of Christmas giving.
On Sunday, the Parsons Police Department hosted its 8th Annual Shop with a Cop, marking the largest event in the program's history. This year, 39 local children were given the opportunity to experience the joy of the holiday season through a special day of shopping alongside first responders. Children were paired with first responder shoppers from the Parsons Police Department, Parsons Fire Department, and Altamont Fire Department, reinforcing positive relationships and creating lasting memories.
The Shop with a Cop event was made possible through the support of the Parsons Elks Lodge, who also provided lunch for the participating children. The event is made possible through community-driven fundraising efforts such as the Annual Duke Mason Christmas Concert and the Guardians of the Greens Charity Golf Scramble. Combined with numerous individual donations, these efforts allowed the department to generate over $16,000 in support of the 2025 event.
The Parsons Police Department extends its sincere gratitude to all donors, volunteers, partner agencies, and citizens who helped make the 2025 Shop with a Cop event a record-breaking success.
Photo courtesy Parsons Police Department
