POCATELLO â In a year marred by tragedy and loss amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Pocatello Police Department over the past several weeks has worked tirelessly to ensure that 15 less fortunate families could properly celebrate the Christmas season.
For a decade, the Pocatello Police Department has worked in conjunction with counselors at Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 and various corporate sponsors to host its Secret Santa event.
This year, officers with the Pocatello Police Department â coupled with donations from McDonaldâs, Cole Chevrolet and local doctor, entrepreneur and philanthropist Fahim Rahim â collectively raised $7,500 to provide Christmas gifts and household necessities for less-fortunate families. Pocatello Police Community Relations Officer Greg Cates described this yearâs event as a major success in a year in which many, many people have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.