The 9th annual Shop with a Cop
<p>Joshua Bear-Davis, 9, shows off a sword he picked out to Officer Todd Mertz.</p>
<p>Sophia Smith, right, and Arvilene Pearson react to knocking toys off the shelf Wednesday afternoon at Target during the ninth annual Shop with a Cop event.</p>
<p>Sarah Marie Smith, 9, and Joshua Bear-Davis react when they’re told they get $50 more to shop with.</p>
The 9th annual Shop with a Cop put on by the Columbia Falls Police Department was Wednesday afternoon at Target. Seven children were paired with members of the Columbia Falls Police department to select gifts for the children and their immediate family members, paid for with community donations and gift cards sponsored by Target. The families selected also received a $25 gift certificate to Super 1 foods in Columbia Falls.