Edwardsville Shop With A Cop Is Saturday At Target

EDWARDSVILLE - The members of Edwardsville’s Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244, will be sponsoring their 13th annual “Christmas with a Cop” program on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

The Edwardsville Police said the “Christmas with a Cop” program enables officers and other volunteers to spread Christmas cheer while getting to know some of the citizens of the community.

The positive interaction that takes place among the officers, children, and their families is something that lasts a lifetime, the officers say.

50% Off Multi-Sport Simulator Rental & More at Tee Shots Unlimited

Shop Local

Tee Shots

Get This Deal →

The Christmas with a Cop program will begin at 9 a.m. at Target om Edwardsville, where 20 pre-selected children will pair up with an officer to shop for the holiday season.

In addition to shopping, the participating families will receive gift-wrapping supplies and candy baskets. The Edwardsville Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244 would like to extend thanks to Target, as well as numerous private donors within the community, for helping us benefit more children in need.

For more information contact: Officer Jarrod Sprinkle Officer Rick Thompson 618-606-5267 or 618-656-2131 Ext 157 jsprinkle@cityofedwardsville.com rthompson@cityofedwardsville.com

More like this:

Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Pulido Graduates FBI National Academy

Jun 24, 2026

Rock the Blue 2026 aims to fund BackStoppers memberships for every Belleville police officer

Jun 1, 2026

O'Fallon Detective Sergeant Bill Barlock Retires After 24 Years

Jul 24, 2026

Edwardsville Police Join Torch Run for Special Olympics

Jun 9, 2026

Alton Police Host 11th Annual Ballin' With A Cop Event In May 2026

Apr 15, 2026