On Saturday, November 15th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Pacific Restaurant will host a Tri-Tip Dinner Fundraiser and Celebration to mark the 21st anniversary of Tillamook County’s Shop with a Cop program.
The purpose of Shop with a Cop is to build lasting trust and positive relationships between Tillamook County’s children and local law enforcement officers. Over the years, the program has supported hundreds of children in need—and now, some of the children we once served are bringing their own children to participate.
Join us for a delicious Tri-Tip dinner, enjoy the fun atmosphere, and help support this meaningful cause. Local law enforcement officers will be on hand serving dinner—and sharing plenty of their signature corny jokes!
The Shop with a Cop program was originally founded in 1978 by Georgia Schreiner and a police officer in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was created to give children who have had difficult or negative experiences with law enforcement the opportunity to build positive connections—while purchasing Christmas gifts for themselves and their families. These children may have experienced family crises, loss, or other traumatic circumstances. Since its introduction to Tillamook County, the program has thrived and become a beloved annual event in partnership with Tillamook Law Enforcement and Fred Meyer.
This December, our goal is to take 50 children, ages 4–10, shopping at Fred Meyer on Saturday, December 20th. Each child will receive $150 to spend on gifts for themselves and their loved ones.
To date, the program has supported more than 1,250 children in Tillamook County—and we look forward to continuing that tradition for many years to come. No tickets are required for the dinner—just come by, enjoy your meal, and pay at the door. Take-out orders will also be available.
You are welcome to donate to the program anytime of the year by mailing a check to The Friends of Tillamook Police, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141.
For further information, please contact: Chief Nick Troxel at 503-842-2522 or ntroxel@tillamookor.gov