Indiana State Police were happy to participate last Saturday morning, December 16th, 2017, with the Indiana Black Troopers Association in a “Shop With A Cop” event at the Portage Walmart.
Troopers volunteered their time to participate. This event brought law enforcement and children together. Children and their parents were paired up with a trooper to shop for clothing, toys, or purchase something they needed.
The children were chosen for the event through submission of names by local schools and the community. Thirty children participated this year.
This event was made possible by the IBTA which is an organization made of active and retired troopers from around the state of Indiana. Special thanks to the Portage Walmart for their generosity and assistance in this event.
Troopers participating were: First Sergeant Terrence Weems, Sergeant Brian Millard, Corporal Dan Avitia, Master Trooper Lionel Douglas, Master Trooper Dwayne Halliburton, Senior Trooper Khari Walton, Trooper Davonne Barlow, and Trooper Eric Madry.