FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

RIVIERA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTING ANNUAL ‘SHOP WITH A COP’

RIVIERA BEACH, FL. (Dec. 14, 2021) – The Riviera Beach Police Department is hosting its
annual “Shop with a Cop” event so students have a chance to spend time with police officers to
change their perception of law enforcement as they scour the store for items on their
Christmas wish list.

This year, more than 22 fifth grade students from West Riviera Elementary school will take part
in this special shopping experience at Wal-Mart, 101 N Congress Ave. in Lake Park, on Dec. 17
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For many of these kids, it will be one of their first times shopping at a store
by themselves. Each student will be given $100 from The Friends of Riviera Beach Schools and
I-95 Nissan to fulfill their holiday wish list.

Why is “Shop with a Cop” so important? Because it’s about, “Bridging the gap between PoliceOfficers and the community youth,” Riviera Police Chief Nathan Osgood said. Many of the juveniles in the community are afraid of the Police and this experience gives them anopportunity to alter misconceptions and see officers as their allies.
After a couple hours of shopping, the students will gift wrap their presents and will end theexciting experience with a pizza party.

Contact:
Nicole Rodriguez
Public Information Officer
NRodriguez@rivierabeach.org
C: 561-281-3422
O: 561-812-6605