The Brief
- About 70 students got to shop with Tampa Police officers for back-to-school supplies and clothes.
- Each child received $300 and learned to budget from the officers.
- Kids got to enjoy golf and baseball simulators, rock climbing walls, and got to hang out with the Rays and Rowdies mascots.
Tampa, Fla. – Tampa police officers teamed up with local students for the annual ‘Back-To-School Shop with a Cop’ event on Wednesday.
The backstory:
Now a community tradition, the event connects officers with nearly 70 nominated students from elementary, middle, and high schools for a day of mentorship, shopping, and fun. …