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Central Florida law enforcement helping children during holiday season

Central Florida’s law enforcement agencies are making sure children in their districts are feeling the holiday spirit this month.

Patrol officers with Mount Dora Police are riding around with comfort bears to hand out to children during certain emergency calls.

(Picture of comfort bears)

On Thursday morning, the Orlando Police Department had their “Shop with a Super Cop” even.  Children are chosen from Orlando school and paired with an officer for a shopping spree.  Each child (about 50 in total) was given a $50 gift card donated by Walmart.

We had the BEST time at Shop with a Super Cop this morning. This is one of our favorite things to do. Kids are chosen...

Posted by Orlando Police Department on Thursday, December 14, 2017

(OPD Facebook post)

On Dec. 9, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received their first set of “We Care Bears” bags.  The project was started by a 14 year-old student: the oranization provides new stuffed animals to First Responders who then hand them out to children who have been involved in a traumatic experience.

A thoughtful teenager making a difference: Last week we received our first set of "We Care Bears" bags and we could not...

Posted by Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida on Saturday, December 9, 2017

(OCSO Facebook post)

On Dec. 10, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade helping to spread Christmas cheer.

The #OsceolaSheriffsOffice participated in the #Kissimmee Festival of Lights Parade. Sheriff’s Office staff enjoyed...

Posted by Osceola County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, December 10, 2017

(Facebook post)

Over the last weekend, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in the south region participated in the Sanlando United Methodist Church’s annual parade.  Deputies and volunteers welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus and distributed gifts to the under-served children of the Mobile Manor Community.

This weekend Sheriff’s Office deputies and volunteers assigned to our south region participated in the Sanlando United...

Posted by Seminole County Sheriff's Office on Monday, December 11, 2017

(SCSO Facebook post)

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