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

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

He said don’t be alarmed if you see law enforcement vehicles with lights and sirens going down main on the evening of Wednesday, December 20th.

Any individual or businesses who would like to donate to Cops & Kids, should make checks payable to James/Valley Lodge #4, Attention: Cops, and Kids. You can drop them off or mail them to the Valley City Police Department or call Dana Rustbakke at 701-845-3110.