The Indianola Police Department held their annual Elves in Blue event last week, partnering with the Indianola Walmart, taking several kids and families shopping for Christmas and holiday gifts as part of the IPDCOP Program. Chief Brian Sher tells KNIA News the program is one of the highlights of the year for the department and the participating officers, and marks the important partnership between the department and local businesses such as Walmart.

Chief Brian Sher als said the IPDCOP program runs entirely on donated funds, and works to provide back to the community throughout the year, and anyone interested in donating can stop by the police department. For more information, click below.

https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/182/IPD-Community-Outreach-Partnership