Area Shop with A Cop programs will see changes, but gift-giving continues
Another Christmas tradition will adapt as people try to make needed changes due to the pandemic. Each year, the Gering Police Department heads up the annual Shop with A Cop event. Gering officer Justin Brunz coordinates the event, which brings together law enforcement from departments throughout Scotts Bluff County to shop with area youth for gifts for their family. However, this year, Shop with A Cop canceled its in-person shopping event. Brunz said that with the size of the venue and other logistics involving holding the event, it was decided that the in-person event couldnât be hel...