Annual event benefits kids, builds bonds
Officers from the Upper Darby Police Department joined students from Stonehurst Hills Elementary School for its second annual "Presents with Police" event. according to reporting by the Daily Times
During the morning, police officials said, 27 students with the elementary school were given $150 gift cards to purchase gifts for the holiday season as they shopped with officers.
Officials said the event was intended as a way to "strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the community we serve, fostering positive interactions and trust."
The event was hosted by The Burlington Coat Factory, on 69th Street in Upper Darby.
"Beyond the shopping experience which took place Sunday, December 15th, this event is an opportunity for officers and families to connect, share conversations, ask questions and build trust in a meaningful way. This initiative highlights our ongoing commitment to community engagement and reflects our dedication to creating partnerships that strengthen Upper Darby Township," said a statement from the Upper Darby Police Department.
