DICKINSON Approximately two dozen members of various law enforcement agencies including the Dickinson Police Department, North Dakota Highway Patrol, Stark and Dunn County Sheriff’s Offices showed up at Walmart to shop with less fortunate children and get them Christmas gifts. In prior years they took nominations from schools and social services. This year they took the application process online
“I see a lot of happiness and joy. I know it's cliche to say, but these kids love to come out (and) just seeing the smile on their faces (is priceless). Most of these kids stick around the whole time and they get to interact with police officers in a different manner to where you don't find a person out there who doesn't have a smile on their face," Dickinson Police Officer Chad Hopponen said.