(Chubbuck PD Announcement, October 26, 2022)
Chubbuck–On Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, the Chubbuck Police Department, Bannock County Sheriff Office, Pocatello Police Department and Idaho State Police will be raising funds for our annual Shop with a Cop event.
When:Nov. 4: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 5: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where:
Walmart
4240 Yellowstone Ave
Chubbuck Idaho 83202
Officers and Deputies will be collecting donations in Santa hats and stockings at the entrances and exits to the Walmart Chubbuck parking lot.
Cash, check, and Venmo donations are accepted.
For questions, please contact Lt. Jeremy Taysom at 208-236-7122.
All donations benefit the Bannock County Shop with a Cop program.
About Shop with a Cop:
Each year, the law enforcement in the area and the Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc. to host the annual Shop with a Cop event.
Deputies and officers are paired with a child who would benefit from a positive experience with law enforcement in hopes of building or improving relationships between law enforcement and the community.
On the day of the event, the officer and child meet at Alameda Middle School before getting breakfast provided by McDonald’s and a picture with Mr. and Mrs. Clause. Then, the child and officer drive with the patrol car lights flashing to the Chubbuck Walmart, where they spend the next few hours shopping for presents. Together, the child and officer purchase gifts for each of the child’s immediate family members.
Donations from the community make this event possible.
Law enforcement from the Pocatello Police Department, Chubbuck Police Department, Idaho State Police, Idaho State University Public Safety, Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region, Bannock County Adult Probation and Parole, Bannock County Juvenile Probation, and the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office participate in the event.
Sponsors & Partners:
- Walmart Chubbuck, McDonald’s, Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc.
- Pocatello-Chubbuck School District #25
