The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is proud to celebrate the success of the 25th Annual Shop with a Cop program, which provided warmth, comfort, and holiday cheer to 95 children across Deschutes County. Thanks to the generosity of donors, volunteers, and law enforcement partners, the program invested $57,000 directly into meeting real needs for local families.
This year’s program highlighted the depth of need in our community. Children asked for bedding, warm clothing, and even basic kitchen items like silverware, cups, and pots and pans—items that help families cook meals and stay warm. Shop with a Cop continues to go beyond holiday gifts, offering dignity, comfort, and hope.
“You can’t help but be moved when you see the smile on a child’s face as they pick out their very first set of warm pajamas or a blanket to call their own,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “Some of these kids asked for basic household items, not just toys. It’s emotional because you see firsthand how this program is meeting real needs and making a real difference.”
Shop With a Cop was powered by 79 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, many of whom participated on multiple days:
- Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
- Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse
- Deschutes County Parole and Probation
- Bend Police Department
- Redmond Police Department
- Sunriver Police Department
- Black Butte Police Department
- Oregon State Police
Special thanks to:
- Kay Walters (Redmond volunteer coordinator)
- Amanda Surplus (Bend volunteer coordinator)
- AmeriTitle
- Kendall Auto Group
- Washington Trust Bank
- Bend Police Department
- Sunriver Citizen Patrol
- Re/Max
- Mid Oregon Credit Union
- Coldwell Banker
- DCSO Spouses Group
- Eastmont Church Women’s Group
The program also received generous support from:
- Walmart (Bend & Redmond)
- Pappy’s Pizza (Redmond)
- Abby’s Pizza (Bend)
- Dutch Bros
- McDonald’s
- Franz Bakery
Fundraising for Shop with a Cop takes place year-round, and every contribution helps the program continue meeting real needs in our community. This year, the community rallied to raise an additional $31,000, which, combined with funds carried over from last year, allowed DCSO to make a real impact for this milestone 25th anniversary. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is deeply grateful for the ongoing support from across the county.
How to Donate:
- Online:
- By Check:
- Payable to: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office – Shop with a Cop
- Mail to: 63333 Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97703
- In Person:
- Drop off your donation at the front office—please label it “Shop with a Cop.”
