News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, November 25, 2015   COPSHOP 2015             Today, the Winnipeg Police Service in collaboration with school divisions throughout the City of Winnipeg and in partnership with the St. Vital Centre will host the 9th Annual Winnipeg COPSHOP event. COPSHOP is an opportunity for students to experience an unforgettable day of shopping with a police officer. Students who participate in this event are selected by administrators from their respective school divisions.  The selection criteria's for students are based on a need, specific academic or sporting achievements and volunteerism. COPSHOP has been a huge success since its inception in 2007.  The number of students who participate in this event has grown from thirty to sixty. This initiative provides the Winnipeg Police Service a wonderful opportunity to connect positively with youths to foster life-long relations with law enforcement and their community. The day will unfold with the students being picked up at their schools by police officers and taken to St. Vital Centre, where they will be given $200 dollars to enjoy a two hour Christmas shopping spree.  They will also receive a pizza lunch and a gift bag donated by the merchants of the mall.  All costs associated with this event are generously covered by the St. Vital Centre. Members of the media are invited to attend. 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Copshop kids and officers arrive at St. Vital Centre (Food Court) 10:30 a.m. Opening remarks 11:00 a.m. Shopping begins   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.