My and Jim's nephew is a City of Wilmington Police Detective. You may have seen him last year on the news. He was 'playing' Santa Cop for a young boy. Kids "shop with a cop" and have fun!

Wilmington police officers, WPD employees and other "elves" give Santa a helping hand. Santa Cop children are referred by caring adults (primarily DSS and school counselor s) who determine that Santa could use a little extra help in giving the kids a happy Christmas. Typically, WPD and the elves pair up with the children for some breakfast and Christmas shopping. The event has been held annually for at least 19 years.

Santa Cop is financed through generous donations and gifts from local businesses, individual contributors and the Wilmington Police Recreation Association. It's time for them to push for additional funds for this year's event.