Seasonal & Holidays

Brightening Alameda Christmases: Shop With A Cop

Kids and cops went on a shopping spree together, ensuring happy memories and harmonious Christmas mornings.

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ALAMEDA, CA — Christmas morning will be brighter in many Alameda homes thanks to Shop With A Cop.

Alameda cops who are members of the Police Officers Association paired with some children from various Alameda elementary and middle schools last past week.

The delighted children spent a few hours roaming the aisles of Target in search of perfect holiday gifts.

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All of the following deserve credit for making this happen: Target, the Alameda Police Foundation, AUSD, Council Members Jim Oddie and Malia Vella, and the members of the Alameda Police Officers Association.

-All images via Alameda Police Department

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