WASILLA â Alaska State Troopers, Chaplains, police officers, firefighters, Emergency Medical Service, dispatchers and other first responders helped 27 disadvantaged Valley children pick out gifs for themselves and their families at Wasilla Walmart through the annual Shop with a Cop program.
âDue to the virus, itâs been a very challenging year⦠Weâre just trying to bring joy to the kidsâ faces,â AST Southcentral Alaska Captain Tony April said. âWeâre first responders. But also, weâre their neighbors.â
First responders from across the board walked through Wasilla Walmart with local children to help them pick out items. Participating agencies include the Wasilla Police Department, Palmer Police Department, Anchorage Police Department, Mat-Su EMS, Central Mat-Su Fire Department, Palmer Judicial Services, DPS recruitments, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, and Alaska Police and Fire Chaplains.