Shop with a Cop returns to Central Oregon for an in-person experience, spreading holiday cheer

Thursday was the third and final day of this year's "Shop with a Cop" at the Walmarts in Bend and Redmond. Deschutes County sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon paired up with and helped about 90 youngsters find Christmas gifts for their families. During COVID, officers were given a list to shop by themselves, but this year in-person shopping was back, a rewarding experience for all involved.