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Shop With A Cop

The Bellevue Police Department is planning its third annual Shop with a Cop. The 2009 Show With a Cop program will run from December 1st through 4th.

Through the generosity of the Wal-Mart Supercenter at 15th and Cornhusker, children and their families will be allowed to buy needed clothing and Christmas wish list items. Bellevue Police started Shop With a Cop in 2007 with 25 children, last year we were able to increase that number to 48 children, and this year we would like to increase the number to 75.

Each child is allowed to spend $100 and shop with a uniformed police officer. The Bellevue Police Officer’s Association (BPOA) will work with the Bellevue Public Schools and other service organizations to identify those children that may not have a happy Christmas without help. New clothes and toys will help brighten the spirits of the kids and parents who will shop with Bellevue Officers.

Bernadette Stuart, who was a stay at home mother of 6-year old Katilyn and 2-year old Allison, said her husband works long hours and there was not enough left over for Christmas presents. Speaking about "Shop with a Cop," Stuart said "The children wouldn’t have a lot with out it, and they get to meet the police officers who patrol the neighborhood. I think it is a wonderful thing."