Six Stafford Elementary students “Shop with a Cop” for Christmas

Image: The Italy Police Department enjoyed their second-striaght “Shop with a Cop” program where officers picked up six selected students from Stafford Elementary and then gave them all a squad car sleigh ride to Wal-Mart in Waxahachie where the students purchased Christmas gifts for themselves and their family members.

The Italy Police Department enjoyed their second-striaght “Shop with a Cop” program where officers picked up six selected students from Stafford Elementary and then gave them all a squad car sleigh ride to Wal-Mart in Waxahachie where the students purchased Christmas gifts for themselves and their family members. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police Officers pick up Stafford Elementary students in their sleigh-like squad cars Tuesday, December 11, and take the students to “Shop with a Cop” for themselves and their families for Christmas. Pictured (L-R) are: Officer Mike Richardson with Mitchell Darell, Officer Shelbi Landon with Arley Salazar, Officer Shawn Martin with Julliette Salazar, Officer Eric Tolliver with Chance Shaffer, Sergeant Tierra Mooney with Farrah Eglich and Chief Diron Hill with Christopher Cryer.

Italy Police Officers pick up Stafford Elementary students in their sleigh-like squad cars Tuesday, December 11, and take the students to “Shop with a Cop” for themselves and their families for Christmas. Pictured (L-R) are: Officer Mike Richardson with Mitchell Darell, Officer Shelbi Landon with Arley Salazar, Officer Shawn Martin with Julliette Salazar, Officer Eric Tolliver with Chance Shaffer, Sergeant Tierra Mooney with Farrah Eglich and Chief Diron Hill with Christopher Cryer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Go, Go, Go! The Italy Police Department exits the Stafford Elementary parking to entourage the six students to Wal-Mart in Waxahachie for a “Shop with a Cop” spree.

Go, Go, Go! The Italy Police Department exits the Stafford Elementary parking to entourage the six students to Wal-Mart in Waxahachie for a “Shop with a Cop” spree. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cars make way for the Italy Police Department sirens as Stafford’s students make a loud departure.

Cars make way for the Italy Police Department sirens as Stafford’s students make a loud departure. (Barry Byers)

Image: Officer Shawn Martin demonstrates to Juliette Salazar how to track down just the right book.

Officer Shawn Martin demonstrates to Juliette Salazar how to track down just the right book. (Barry Byers)

Image: Officer Eric Tolliver and Chance Shaffer go down the furniture isle incognito in camo and shades as if they’re on a secret Santa mission.

Officer Eric Tolliver and Chance Shaffer go down the furniture isle incognito in camo and shades as if they’re on a secret Santa mission. (Barry Byers)

Image: Arley Salazar picks out a puzzle while Officer Shelbi Landon surveys the scene.

Arley Salazar picks out a puzzle while Officer Shelbi Landon surveys the scene. (Barry Byers)

Image: Christopher Cryer and Chance Shaffer are ready to rumble with new championship wrestling belts. The gift that keeps on giving…

Christopher Cryer and Chance Shaffer are ready to rumble with new championship wrestling belts. The gift that keeps on giving… (Barry Byers)

Image: Farrah Eglich and Sergeant Tierra Mooney stay low as to not be detected while shopping for Christmas.

Farrah Eglich and Sergeant Tierra Mooney stay low as to not be detected while shopping for Christmas. (Barry Byers)

Image: Farrah Eglich, Sergeant Tierra Mooney and Officer Bobby McFarland replace the traditional red and green Christmas with pinks and purples.

Farrah Eglich, Sergeant Tierra Mooney and Officer Bobby McFarland replace the traditional red and green Christmas with pinks and purples. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Clean up on isle 12!” Officer Eric Tolliver and Officer Mike Richardson hope to have the situation under control while Chance Shaffer and Mitchell Darell terrorize isle 12.

“Clean up on isle 12!” Officer Eric Tolliver and Officer Mike Richardson hope to have the situation under control while Chance Shaffer and Mitchell Darell terrorize isle 12. (Barry Byers)

Image: Officer Mike Richardson is on standby as Mitchell Darell scrutinizes his purchases.

Officer Mike Richardson is on standby as Mitchell Darell scrutinizes his purchases. (Barry Byers)

Image: Julliette Salazar and Officer Shawn Martin have each other’s back while doing surveillance.

Julliette Salazar and Officer Shawn Martin have each other’s back while doing surveillance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Arley Salazar hits the jackpot in the jewelry section. Can we get a police escort over here for all this bling?

Arley Salazar hits the jackpot in the jewelry section. Can we get a police escort over here for all this bling? (Barry Byers)

Image: Officer Shelbi Landon and Arley Salazar get help checking out from Wal-Mart clerk Rebecca Mentzel.

Officer Shelbi Landon and Arley Salazar get help checking out from Wal-Mart clerk Rebecca Mentzel. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Calling all carts!” Officer Eric Tolliver and Chance Shaffer race to the finish line.

“Calling all carts!” Officer Eric Tolliver and Chance Shaffer race to the finish line. (Barry Byers)

Image: With the shopping part of the trip concluded, everyone is ready to return to Italy where the fun is just beginning!

With the shopping part of the trip concluded, everyone is ready to return to Italy where the fun is just beginning! (Barry Byers)

Image: Officer Mike Richardson, Mitchell Darell, Chance Shaffer and Officer Eric Tolliver are armed and loaded with Christmas presents.

Officer Mike Richardson, Mitchell Darell, Chance Shaffer and Officer Eric Tolliver are armed and loaded with Christmas presents. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Police Department poses with, “Santa’s Six,” outside the Wal-Mart in Waxahachie as part of the department’s “Shop with a Cop” program. Pictured (L-R): Christopher Cryer with Chief Diron Hill, Officer Shawn Martin with Juliette Salazar, Officer Shelbi Landon with Arley Salazar, Sergeant Tierra Mooney with Farrah Eglich, Officer Mike Richardson with Mitchell Darrell and Officer Eric Tolliver with Chance Shaffer.

The Italy Police Department poses with, “Santa’s Six,” outside the Wal-Mart in Waxahachie as part of the department’s “Shop with a Cop” program. Pictured (L-R): Christopher Cryer with Chief Diron Hill, Officer Shawn Martin with Juliette Salazar, Officer Shelbi Landon with Arley Salazar, Sergeant Tierra Mooney with Farrah Eglich, Officer Mike Richardson with Mitchell Darrell and Officer Eric Tolliver with Chance Shaffer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mitchell Darrell gets help loading the patrol car from Officer Mike Richardson.

Mitchell Darrell gets help loading the patrol car from Officer Mike Richardson. (Barry Byers)

Image: I fold this thingy here, put this tape stuff there and, “Whala!” Hopefully this package wrapped by Officer Eric Tolliver will not come open until Christmas.

I fold this thingy here, put this tape stuff there and, “Whala!” Hopefully this package wrapped by Officer Eric Tolliver will not come open until Christmas. (Barry Byers)

Image: This amazing, stair at you everywhere you go, doll, supervises Sergeant Tierra Mooney and Farrah Eglich.

This amazing, stair at you everywhere you go, doll, supervises Sergeant Tierra Mooney and Farrah Eglich. (Barry Byers)

Image: Officer’s need assistance! Arley Salazar tries to help Officer Shawn Martin and Shelbi Landon fit a very large bean bag into a very small wrapper as Officer Eric Tolliver pretends not to notice. All part of the Italy Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” experience, which is fun thrill for the students.

Officer’s need assistance! Arley Salazar tries to help Officer Shawn Martin and Shelbi Landon fit a very large bean bag into a very small wrapper as Officer Eric Tolliver pretends not to notice. All part of the Italy Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” experience, which is fun thrill for the students. (Barry Byers)

Image: What it’s all about… Officer Eric Tolliver gives Chance Shaffer all the attention he needs this Christmas with the Italy Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” program proving to make a difference for Stafford’s students. Calling all hearts…

What it’s all about…

Officer Eric Tolliver gives Chance Shaffer all the attention he needs this Christmas with the Italy Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” program proving to make a difference for Stafford’s students. Calling all hearts… (Barry Byers)

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