Local News
IMPD hosts its 31st annual “Breakfast with Santa” to bring holiday pleasure
Indianapolis, Indiana – During its annual “Breakfast with Santa,” the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department assisted in bringing holiday pleasure to hundreds of families on Saturday morning.
More than 500 families were fed by the event, currently in its 31st year. Families from all around the Indianapolis region traveled to the IMPD Southeast District to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, dine, see a live reindeer, and pick out a gift for their children to take home.
“It’s awesome,” IMPD Public Relations Officer Andrew Sheler said. “There’s really no other way to describe it other than that it’s a very relaxed atmosphere. We get to be a little more relaxed than our normal job duties.”
Sheler claimed that the occasion is a fantastic opportunity to assist neighborhood families over the holidays. He claimed that he enjoys witnessing the youngsters’ enthusiasm when they come to visit.
“To me it’s crazy,” Sheler smiled. “You can watch a lot of these kids walk out grinning from ear to ear. There’s sheer excitement a lot of time when they come in here and find the toy they’ve been dying to get or just like, ‘Man, I have to have this toy.’
“So we’re just very fortunate to have those opportunities to do that through sponsors and community partnerships.”
Sheler claimed that while the occasion benefits Indianapolis families, it also provides an excellent chance for the cops.
“This is a great way for our officers to engage with the community on a larger basis within a short period of time,” he said. “It’s a very positive environment. We’re getting to give back to the community that we love and serve.”
Sheeler expressed his gratitude for the community’s help in making the event happen. Randal Taylor, the chief of the IMPD, and Mayor Joe Hogsett were also there.
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Holcomb is expected to travel to Brazil and Mexico for economic development
-
Local News2 weeks ago
In the United States, Indiana is considered to be one of the least “green” states
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Freight railroads have requested that the courts strike down a new regulation mandating two-person crews on trains
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Communities throughout Indiana will get another $500 million in READI awards
-
Local News2 weeks ago
According to the complaint, I Heart Mac & Cheese broke the Indiana Franchise Act
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Funding shortfall forces FCC to cut internet subsidies
-
Local News2 weeks ago
3 Indiana school districts asking voters for funding in May primary election
-
Local News1 week ago
Hendricks Co. Sheriff’s deputy dies after being electrocuted at crash scene
Leave a Reply