EDITOR’S NOTE: There will be a large law enforcement presence at the Tillamook Fred Meyer on Saturday December 21st from 7 am to 11 am as the 20th annual Shop with a Cop event takes over. This is a very special year with more funds given to more children. If you can help out this effort, see below for information about donating.
(TILLAMOOK, Ore.)– Law enforcement personnel from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), City of Tillamook Police Department (TPD), Manzanita Police Department, United States Coast Guard, US Forest Service & Oregon State Police, will be participating in the 20th Annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 7am-11am.
The Tillamook Fred Meyer generously provides breakfast snacks for the children, volunteers, and Officers. This year, in celebration of the 20th year, a $200.00 gift card will be given to each child to purchase gifts for themselves and their family. Many of the Officers dig into their own pockets to ensure the children are provided with something their heart is set on, that exceeds the amount donated to them.
These children were selected by a committee through referrals. This committee is comprised of Tillamook School District staff, DHS representatives, TCSO, TPD and Tides of Change Staff.
Shop with a Cop gives children an opportunity to see law enforcement Officers in a different light building those everlasting relationships, many times just the look of joy on the children’s faces means the world to the officers helping them. This program is supported entirely by donations; financial contributions are collected year-round. TPD would like to thank the Tillamook County community & Friends of Tillamook Police for the money raised to make the event a success.
If you are interested in supporting this event, please make a check out to: “The Friends of Tillamook Police” or go to the website at www.friendsoftillamookpolice.org and click on the donate button. You can send or drop off a donation to the Tillamook Police Department at, 207 Madrona Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141.
