Photos: 17th Annual CopShop Gives 22 Children a Holiday Shopping Spree at Lansdowne Place

The 17th annual CopShop allowed 22 children to get a holiday shopping spree with Peterborough Police Service officers at Lansdowne Place on Wednesday morning.

Grade 5 student Josephine Watson, 10, with Alice Czitrom, Peterborough Police Service victim services coordinator and K9 Pixie during the 17th annual CopShop. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Kids were brought to the mall in style in limousines from Personal Touch Limo to buddy up with the paired officer.

The students were specially selected from their respective schools and police to participate in the annual event.

“We just looked for kids that showed some leadership, have a nice disposition and are a good member of their community,” said Detective Constable Mike Peckham.

Each child received a $200 Lansdowne Place Mall Wide Gift Card, a stocking stuffed with goodies, a free McDonald’s breakfast, goodie bags from Couture Candy PTBO and Handmade Heaven and a free photo with Santa Claus.

“This is our favourite event of the year,” said Helen Edwards, Lansdowne Place property manager. “This event reflects the true spirit of the season, where a community comes together to give these amazing kids a day they will always remember.”

“We are very excited that this program is returning as it’s always been an event our officers look forward to,” said Peckham. “This year, we have about two dozen officers and civilian members volunteering their time to build positive relationships and spend time with our young people in a fun way.”

Staff, players and mascot Roger from the Peterborough Petes were also in attendance to meet and greet with the children during their shopping spree.

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