LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the spirit of the holiday season, this Indiana police department took some first graders shopping for clothes and toys.
According to a Facebook post, officers with the Charlestown City Police Department and their families took 20 first graders out shopping before they had dinner. Santa Claus even made an appearance while they ate!
The police department started this tradition 43 years ago; they say the CHPD Christmas with a Cop program even puts their "Scroogiest" members in the Christmas spirit.
This tradition not only helps officers and their families get into the holiday spirit but helps them get to know "some of the most energetic citizens of the community" according to their website.
First graders are chosen with the help of Charlestown Elementary School teachers.
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