(Bannock County Press Release, December 1, 2025)
BANNOCK COUNTY, ID – Families are still encouraged to apply for this year’s Cops & Kids program, a local holiday initiative that pairs children in need with law enforcement officers for a heartwarming day of shopping, bonding, and community building.
The annual Cops & Kids event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Children selected for the program enjoy a special day that begins with breakfast provided by McDonald’s and served by Idaho Central Credit Union, followed by photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and a ride in a patrol vehicle with emergency lights flashing.
The highlight of the event is a holiday shopping trip at Walmart, where officers help each child choose gifts for their families. All shopping expenses are covered through community donations.
Children aged 6-10 years old who would benefit from a positive experience with law enforcement are still being accepted into the program until end of day on Thursday, Dec. 4. Families interested in applying are asked to call Southeast Idaho Community Action Agency at (208) 232-1114, or email communityservices@seicaa.org.
Donations of all sizes are still being accepted and are greatly appreciated. Contributions can be made in the following ways:
- Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Bannock-FOP or search Bannock-FOP in the app
- Mail: Checks may be sent to “FOP Christmas,” PO Box 4064, Pocatello, ID 83205
The Cops & Kids program is operated by the Bannock County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
All donations support the Bannock County FOP Christmas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, for the Cops & Kids Program. The purpose of the event is to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and local youth.
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. The event is sponsored in part by Chubbuck Walmart, McDonald’s, Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc. and Pocatello-Chubbuck School District No. 25.
