Columbia Falls Chief of Police Clint Peters helps Kyson Jelleff try on a new coat. The Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Officer Craig McConnell checks the sizes of Pikachu hoodies. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Drew Hilliard holds up a shirt to his chest to see how it fits. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Officer Rafael Reyes shops for clothes with the Ladenburg family. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Twins Drew and Uriah Hilliard peek into a shopping cart. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Detective Gary Denham shops for new jeans with Kitai Nevins and Kitai’s mother, Vanessa Nevins. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

From left, Chief of Police Clint Peters, Officer Brandon Rice and Officer Jared Haddenham share a laugh. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Detective Gary Denham picks up and gives Olivia Nevins a hug in the check-out lane. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Officer Rafael Reyes shops for clothes with Hunter Ladenburg. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Officer Craig McConnell shops with twins Uriah, left, and Drew Hilliard. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Chief of Police Clint Peters jokes around with Jeremiah Hilliard after checking-out at Target. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon

Officer Rafael Reyes and Aiden Ladenburg visit Santa Claus after their shopping trip around Target. Officers from the Columbia Falls Police Department took 14 kids on a Christmas shopping trip to Target in Kalispell on Dec. 11, 2019 for the department’s 19th annual “Shop With A Cop” event. The children’s purchases were covered by funds raised by the Columbia Falls Police Association and a contribution from Target. Hunter D’Antuono | Flathead Beacon