KSP Post 2 Shop with a Trooper (S.W.A.T.)
If you would like to contribute to Shop with a Trooper, donate to “The Trooper Campaign”
Princeton, Ky. – On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, the Kentucky State Police Professional Association (KSPPA) Chapter 2 conducted its 23rd annual “Shop with a Trooper” (S.W.A.T.) program. This program is designed to assist provide children with items of need during the Christmas season.
Fifty-six children, their families, KSP troopers, KSP families, KSP dispatchers, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, and a Caldwell County Sheriff’s Deputy, met at the Area 2 Fire & Rescue Training Center in Princeton. Pizza from Papa John’s in Paducah was provided for the families, and Sonic Drive-In of Princeton treated all of the children to ice cream.
Families were also provided food baskets via donations from citizens of Princeton, Ky., Save A Lot of Morgantown, and the KSPPA Chapter 2.
Children were also given small dental care kits with supplies donated by Louisville Metro 7th Division and Delta Dental.
After dinner, law enforcement and their families assisted the children with their shopping at the Princeton Wal-Mart. The shopping lists consisted of several items including coats, pants, shirts, shoes, hats, gloves, and toys.
The Kentucky State Police would like to thank the following for making this year’s program such a success: Charbon Contracting LLC, Carhartt, Sonic Drive-In of Princeton, Papa John’s of Paducah, B&B Environmental, Spearhead INC, Clay’s Trucking, Princeton Elks Lodge #1115, J&D’s Towing, Quality Plus, American Legion Post 6, Harris Funeral Home, Vanover Monument Company, Vanover Funeral Home, Luna Veterinary Services, Kelly’s Towing, Gary’s Funeral Home, John R. Kirtley State Farm, Madisonville Towing & Recovery, Piper’s Saw Shop, McDonalds of Madisonville, Casey’s General Store, Dixie Pan Restaurant, S.S. Stave Co., Wymon Gordon, the Young family, the Ellis Family, Tom Toler, Robert Hardin, Darren Holliman, The McDaniel family, and the Rogers family, and Area 2 State Fire Rescue.
If you would like to contribute to our 2020 Shop with a Trooper, they can send a check or money order made out to “The Trooper Campaign” to:
Kentucky State Police Post 2
P.O. Box 1025
Nortonville, KY 42442
All donations are tax deductible.
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