Holiday Shop with a Cop a in Salem Huge Success

Law Enforcement for Youth would like to thank everyone who contributed to this program.

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(SALEM, Ore.) - Law Enforcement for Youth says they are pleased to announce that the 2009 holiday Shop with a Cop was a huge success. This year's program held from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Decemeber 12th at the South Salem Walmrt was able to serve 401 children.

107 law enforcement officials from numerous agencies participated, including the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Salem Police Department, Keizer Police Department, Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Corrections and other agencies.

The children and officers were paired together and then shopped for a gift. Each child was provided a $25.00 gift card by Law Enforcement for Youth.

A spokesperson for Law Enforcement for Youth said, "Throughout the morning there were smiling and happy faces both child and officer."

One little boy, when asked by Santa what he wanted for Christmas, replied "just for my mom to be happy".

He was one of numerous children who were passing up the toy section for school supplies and clothing basics, it was clear that all of these children touched the hearts of the officers they shopped with.

Law Enforcement for Youth would like to thank everyone who contributed to this program.

"Thank you to all of you who have made donations to Law Enforcement for Youth, those who donated time and energy and to each and every officer who took time away from their families to volunteer to come shop with these wonderful children."

If you are interested in more information or in making a donation to Law Enforcement for Youth email them at info@lawenforcementforyouth.com.

You can also call them at 503-363-5437 (KIDS)

Source: Law Enforcement for Youth