Henrico police officers, sheriff's deputies help 125 kids shop for Christmas gifts
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Law enforcement officers came together to make sure some children have what they need for the holidays at the Henrico Fraternal Order of Police's annual Cops and Kids Christmas Program.
The event brought together 125 children from schools in Henrico and New Kent for breakfast at the Sandston Moose Lodge. Then officers from Henrico Police and deputies from the Henrico and New Kent Sheriff’s Offices took them shopping at the nearby Walmart on Nine Mile Road.
"The families that are picked are picked by the school resource officers and counselors and these are people who know family structures, family situations and they know who needs help," said one officer.
Each child received $250 to spend - $125 for practical items and necessities and $125 for gifts and special surprises for family members.
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