Local Kids Shop with Bolingbrook Cops

BOLINGBROOK, IL — There will be a lot of happy kids this Christmas thanks to the efforts of the Bolingbrook Police Department.

Bolingbrook police teamed up with Meijer Store at 755 E. Boughton Road for the 18th Annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Dec. 1.

Meijer Corporate Officials were able to attend the 2015 event where they witnessed the interaction and success of the program within the Bolingbrook community, according to the Bolingbrook Police Department. Their donation was increased this year, as they supplied $75 gift cards to each participant. This year’s event treated approximately 150 Bolingbrook children.

Meijer Store Director Donald Williams and his assistant, Pam Willis played instrumental roles to make the day an overwhelming success. They also provided free gift wrapping, food and drinks for all of the participants.

Bolingbrook Director of Public Safety Director Tom Ross and Deputy Chief Ken Teppel led numerous Bolingbrook Police Department employees, their family members and Explorer Post #38 in this effort to make the holiday brighter for all. The event enhances positive relationships between members of the police department, th selected Bolingbrook students and their families.

“The program has grown every year and the positive interaction is incredible,” according to a statement from the BPD said. “Everyone involved looks forward to this each holiday season and it truly brings Bolingbrook together We are very fortunate to have the support of Meijer, Mayor Roger Claar, the Village Officials and Director Ross They make this possible.”