Police accepting applications for Cops and Kids

CLOVIS — The Clovis Police Department is accepting applications for its “Cops and Kids Christmas.”

The event provides selected children between ages 5 and 13 an opportunity to shop with an officer or first responder with $100 to spend on themselves. The children selected are under-privileged kids that otherwise might not have a chance to receive gifts.

Nomination forms are available at the CPD’s records division at 300 N. Connelly from 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. weekdays, except on holidays. Nominations are due on or before Dec. 2.

A panel of officers and civilians will go over the nominations and select participants. Applicants are asked to provide a good telephone number, as the parent or guardian of the selected children will receive a telephone call instructing them how to pickup their invitation to shop.

Donations are still being accepted for the event, with Leal’s hosting a Tips and Tables event tonight at 5.

Information: Deputy Chief Roy L. Rice at [email protected], or Set. David Sandoval, [email protected].