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Today's Poll!Kids, cops enjoy special buying spree during Operation TOYS
Missouri Highway Patrol Lt. Steve Frisbie, left, walks the toy aisles in the Jefferson City Kmart while helping Jaughn Robinson pick out his Christmas gifts during the annual Operation T.O.Y.S. on Saturday morning. Photo by Kris Wilson.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Once a year, the crisp, December morning stillness is pierced by what may sound like millions of law enforcement sirens — all blaring at once.
For Jefferson City residents who’ve been around during the last quarter-century, that’s the perhaps-familiar sound of what now is called “Operation TOYS” (Take Our Youth Shopping), once known as “Shop With A Cop.”
Saturday morning, the sound was produced by about four dozen vehicles from at least a half-dozen law enforcement agencies, as they ferried 55 eager youngsters to the Kmart parking lot.
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wow 1 year, 5 months ago
The really neat thing is these Cop's/Firefighters/EMT's/Dispatcher's, etc, etc had time to do this really neat deal for the kids and still had ample time to help arrest the criminals that were running about over this past weekend.....and guess what citizens....not one of these folks asked or was paid overtime. How many of you rolled out of bed and went to work Saturday morning for free? Exactly,,,,the next time you see these people out and about, remember that fact, cause these hard working, brave souls deserve a little respect and admiration.
Thank you to the men a women who make it happen 24, 7, 365. You are indeed very much appreciated. God's Speed to you all.
Mr_Grimm 1 year, 5 months ago
Hats off Well said......very well said!
JCsleeper 1 year, 5 months ago
Nice job ! This IS the Christmas Spirit ! !
Gabrielle 1 year, 5 months ago
Above and beyond the call.
Gabrielle 1 year, 5 months ago
...and Mr. G has it right - 'well said.....very well said'. Bob Watson did a lovely job - and the pictures spoke volumes! Thanks.
JCLifer 1 year, 5 months ago
If they aren't getting paid, how come they are wearing their uniforms and using public vehicles and equipment?
Separation of church and state issues?
kc911foryou 1 year, 5 months ago
WOW said it very well. I know someone who rolls out every year to do this project. He has done it for years. He tells me there is a great feeling in doing this project. It is his favorite public service project of the year.
God bless all the emergency personnel who made this happen.
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