“Cops With Kids” Making Spirits Bright for some Jefferson County Children

Left Front – Tiffany Denton, Keysa Deaton, Kenny Lodwick, Jim Potts, Ronnie Coleman, Cassidy Halbig, Rachel Tignor.
Left Back – Randy Woods, Kevin Bunch, Shane Hanshew, Maurice Solomon, Phil Batts, Marianne Smith.
Jefferson County Post Staff Photo by Sara May

Officer Jim Potts along with Elizabeth
Jefferson County Post Staff Photo by Sara May

Law enforcement from all around the Jefferson County area responded to needy children with “Cops With Kids” to help children receive gifts for Christmas this year.  The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 61 of Jefferson County held its annual “Cops With Kids” December 23rd at Walmart in Jefferson City. Officers from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Dandridge Police, Jefferson City Police, and Tennessee Highway Patrol came out and shopped with the children. The group was able to help 20 children this year thanks to Walmart, Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Club, along with fundraising and donations throughout the year.  Cassidy Halbig said, “it feels amazing to give back to the community and reach out to the ones in need . My favorite part is seeing the smiles on the kids and parents faces when they get what they wanted.”

L/R – Walmart store manager Joe Gibson, Officer Shane Hanshew, Officer Andy Dossett, along with Derrick and Brad.
Jefferson County Post Staff Photo by Sara May

L/R – Elf -Tiffany Denton, Elf-Rachel Tignor, Detective Ronnie Coleman, along with Destiny and Nikki.
Jefferson County Post Staff Photo by Sara May