Banning, Beaumont Police Officers Spread Holiday Cheer To Youth

BEAUMONT, CA — Christmas is a little brighter this year for several Pass Area youth, thanks to the annual 'Shop with a Cop' program. The event returned this year, with the Banning and Beaumont police departments partnering up to take more than a dozen children on a shopping spree for the holiday.

The event, held Dec. 14 started with a procession — with full lights and sirens, too boot — from the Banning Community Center. They ended at the Beaumont Walmart, where each boy and girl was taken inside and escorted by officers to spend $100 each.

Santa was even on hand to enjoy the excitement!

Funding for the shopping sprees came from Walmart and several other local businesses. Those included: Risco, Inc; Signature Coachworks; Sarah Rike / Coldwell Bankers; Dawn Henry / Codwell Bankers; The Dental Office of Beaumont, Chill Out Heating And Air; Beaumont Tire; In Gear Technology; G&G Pallets; ACSS; Dura Plastic; Anytime Fitness; Sunsational Tanning; Nutrishop Beaumont; Marketplace Physical Therapy; Dowling Orchards; New Image Autobody; Top-Line Industrial Supply; Marla's Restaurant; AMPM 1st Street; PSI, Inc.; A&D Golf Cart and Summit Tool & Die.