Our community
recognizes that there are often students and families who do not have the
financial means to cover the cost of supplies, such as clothing and book bags,
needed to start the school year.
In an effort to help
these students start the school year on a positive note, the Optimist Club of
St. Mary's County sponsors the “Back to School Shop with a Cop” program. Each
year, children are selected to do their back to school shopping with a law
enforcement officer at the Wal-Mart in California, with funds provided by the
Optimist Club and the State’s Attorney.
After the shopping
trip, the students are transported via police car to enjoy lunch with the
officer who helped them pick out new supplies. This year's lunch was held at the
Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge 7, with food graciously provided by Mission
BBQ.
The St. Mary's County
Shop with a Cop program is an independent 501c3 nonprofit program. Its board of
directors is comprised of members of the St. Mary's County Optimist Club and the
St. Mary's County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7. The Shop with a Cop program
is planned, coordinated and supervised by Lorraine "Bunny" Brewer, Toni and
Jimmy Long, Joseph Stanalonis, and Bill Raddatz.
Sheriff Tim Cameron
and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office sincerely thank
all who continue to make this event a success.
Visit the #SMCSO
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/firstsheriff to view the photo album. Remember
to follow #SMCSO on Twitter @firstsheriff. As always, THANK YOU for your
continued support!
