Modified Merced ‘Shop With a Cop’ event brings holiday cheer to local kids [Merced Sun-Star (Merced, Calif.)]
Dec. 20 Even with COVID-19 restrictions in place, Merced police officers took time out to bring some holiday cheer this year to area kids with “Shop With a Cop.”
The annual event, which usually sees children paired with officers as they shop at the Merced Mall, was modified this year. Officers were provided a list from each child, and the items were later purchased at the mall.
COVID-19 restrictions led to a change in this year’s event, said Eugene Drummond, Merced police community liaison.