VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Law enforcement officers have teamed up for years to bring joy to children and their families during the annual Santa, Cops & Kids program, but, things are different this year.

Valley City Police Lt. Dana Rustebakke said the event was not cancelled but changed due to safety issues associated with the pandemic. He said thanks to the generous donations from businesses and individuals who help make this program possible every year. Rustebakke gave details about what they are doing differently for children and their families during this years Santa, Cops and Kids Program.

If any individual or business would like to donate to Santa, Cops & Kids program. Just mail your donation to the Valley City Police Department or drop it off at the Police Department Office in Valley City. If donating with a check, make checks payable to James/Valley Lodge #4. For more details call the Valley City Police Department at 701-845-3110.

Members of the Valley City, Lisbon and Jamestown Police Departments along with deputies from the Barnes & Ransom Counties Sheriff’s Office, North Dakota Highway Patrol and Barnes County Ambulance team up to support children and their families during this program annually.