The "Shop With A Cop" program allows children in the community, selected by the Miami Township Police Department, to shop with a police officer and spend up to $100 on Christmas gifts for their brothers, sisters or parents. While the program is not designed to allow the child to buy gifts for themselves, the police officers will often allow the child to pick something out if there are funds available.
The Miami Township Police Department receives donations from local businesses and residents to help fund the event. About 16 uniform officers donate their time by showing up the night of event and walking the aisles with the children. More than 30 volunteers from the Miami Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and employees from the township also donate their time to wrap the presents for the children to take home.
The Miami Township Police Department is still seeking donations from businesses and residents for this year's event. All donations should be made payable to the "Miami Township Police Association Shop with a Cop" and mailed to the Miami Township Police Department, 5900 McPicken Drive, Miami Township, OH 45150. Donations can also be dropped off in person. More information about the event can be obtained by calling Officer Kevin Petrocelli at (513) 248-3721 or sending an email Kevin.Petrocelli@MiamiTwpOH.gov.
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