VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Law enforcement officers are teaming up to bring joy to children and their families during Santa, Cops & Kids.

Valley City Police Lt. Dana Rustebakke said the fun event helps families who could be going through a hardship such as financial, a traumatic event or the loss of a loved one.

He said during the past few years, the shopping event was postponed due to the pandemic. This year, we are proud to announce that officers will be paired with a child to shop for themselves and their families.

The children and officers will be treated to supper at Pizza Corner before heading down main to shop at Handy Home and Hardware for their presents.

So don’t be alarmed if you see several law enforcement vehicles with lights and sirens going down main on the evening of Wednesday, December 14th.

Any individual or businesses who would like to donate to Santa, Cops & Kids, should make checks payable to James/Valley Lodge #4, Attention: Santa, Cops, and Kids. For more details call the Valley City Police Department at 701-845-3110.