FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

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

RIVIERA BEACH, FL. (Dec. 14, 2022) – 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 purchase items on their Christmas list.

This year, more than 15 students from Washington Elementary will take part in this special

shopping experience at Wal-Mart, 101 N. Congress Ave. in Lake Park, on Dec. 16 from 8:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why is “Shop with a Cop” so important? Because it’s about, “Bridging the gap between Police

Officers and the community’s children,” Riviera Police Chief Joshua Lewis said.

The shopping event helps strengthen the relationship with youth and law enforcement as

officers help children shop in the store for items on their wish list. Many of the selfless children

buy gifts for family members and very few purchase presents for themselves. After shopping,

the children will enjoy lunch with officers.

Contact:

Nicole Rodriguez

Public Information Officer

NRodriguez@rivierabeach.org

C: 561-281-3422