Edwardsville Police Host 16th Annual Christmas with a Cop

EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville police officers, retirees and family members joined about 28 children Saturday morning, Dec. 13, 2025, for the 16th annual Christmas with a Cop program, aiming to brighten the holiday season for local families.

The event began with breakfast at Chick-fil-A before participants shopped together at the Edwardsville Target store.

The program pairs current and former members of the Edwardsville Police Department with children selected in coordination with Edwardsville School District #7.

Organizers credited the Edwardsville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 244 for their year-long fundraising efforts, which helped make the community event possible. Additional support came from local businesses, including Chick-fil-A, Edwardsville Target, Kloss Furniture & Outlet, Schnucks, The Massey Team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties, Lantz Homes, and Mark's Appliance, among others.

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The Christmas with a Cop program has become a longstanding tradition in Edwardsville, designed to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community while providing holiday assistance to families in need.

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