The Kentucky State Police Professional Association Chapter 2 recently conducted its 24th annual ‘Shop with a Trooper’ tradition that provides children with items of need during the Christmas season.
Trooper Rob Austin said although SWAT looked a little different this year, they were still able to provide 19 families with pizza from Papa John’s of Madisonville, a Christmas dinner donated by Kroger of Powderly, as well as gifts to 44 children. Children were also given small dental care kits with supplies donated by Dollar General in Princeton and Dr. Marty Gamble at the Crofton Dental Center.
Trooper Austin said this year participating families asked for their children’s clothing sizes and interests so troopers and other Post 2 employees could shop for their presents. The families were scheduled a time to arrive at KSP Post 2 and stayed in their vehicle, while troopers loaded the vehicles with pizza, Christmas dinners, and gifts.
In addition, Santa Claus was at the scene handing children stockings filled with goodies. Trooper Austin said families who were unable to attend had gifts delivered to their homes, which included items such as coats, pants, shirts, socks, undergarments, and toys.
Trooper Austin expressed his gratitude to the following donors in Caldwell County for making this year’s program a success: Walmart of Princeton; Princeton Elks 1115; Planters Bank; Luna Veterinary Services; The Princeton Drug Store; and The Joint. He also thanked the businesses in other counties served by KSP Post 2 who contributed donations to the program.
If you would like to contribute to the 2021 Shop with a Trooper, you can find the address to send a check or money order to:
Kentucky State Police Post 2
P.O. Box 1025
Nortonville, KY 42442
All donations are tax-deductible.
