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Since 2014, the Battle Ground Police Department has teamed up with the Battle Ground Walmart store to host Shop with a Cop, offering an opportunity to spread some holiday cheer with local children. In recent years our team of holiday cheer-meisters grew to include members from Battle Ground Senior Citizen Inc., lending their time and hearts to assist with this annual event.
On Saturday, December 7, more than twenty local children shopped alongside fourteen Battle Ground police officers and professional staff, creating joyful memories and more importantly trust and connections with law enforcement. Participating children were nominated by staff from Battle Ground Public Schools and by members of the police department.
Battle Ground’s annual Shop with a Cop would not be possible without the ongoing support of the Walmart Foundation who, this year alone, provided a $2,000 grant to fund the program. Additionally, the Battle Ground Senior Citizens group contributed an additional $300 dollars for this year’s shoppers. The incredible team at Walmart, led by Store Manager Brandi Quinlan, gave the warmest of welcomes, providing delicious treats, festive goodie bags, and appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Gingerbread Man, and a Toy Soldier. Because of their efforts, each child and officer truly felt the spirit of the holidays!
Many of the children chose necessities such as toothbrushes and socks, and selected gifts for their family members over themselves. Moved by their selfless acts, several officers made personal contributions to cover additional items for these incredible kids. Even some store patrons made donations, showing their support of the program.
“Battle Ground’s 10th Annual Shop with a Cop was a tremendous success,” said Battle Ground Police Chief Dennis Flynn. “We are truly grateful for the opportunity to strengthen our bond with the community we serve and to help create lasting memories for these children. We would like to express our sincerest thanks to our extraordinary partners, Walmart #5929, Lori Lindberg, and Battle Ground Senior Citizen Inc., for their on-going support; making this event possible.”
This Thanksgiving, the Battle Ground Police Department had the privilege of delivering meals to local families in need. Recognizing that many in the community might not have the means to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, the Police Department partnered with local businesses and organizations to make this holiday special for 13 Battle Ground families.
Police officers interact with people, often, on the worst days of their lives. These officers are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, and neighbors too, and they empathize when they meet families and individuals experiencing hardship. They wanted to do something to ease some of that burden, so they reached out to community partners for assistance.
Responding to the call were Playmakers Sports Bar and Grill, US Foods, Walmart, Lisa and Jason Houser of Utopia Salon, Tyler Castle of Castle Farms, and Lori Lindberg, all who eagerly contributed to the effort. Inspired by the outpouring of support, police employees, business owners, and leaders from the City of Battle Ground, including Mayor Troy McCoy and City Manager Kris Swanson, worked together to organize the donated items, assembling over 60 individual meals.
On Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Battle Ground police officers delivered the precooked meals in between taking calls for service. Their efforts ensured that dozens of local residents could gather around a Thanksgiving table to enjoy a warm meal and experience the true spirit of the holiday.
“Our officers and community partners showed just how much can be accomplished when we come together to support one another,” said Battle Ground Police Chief Dennis Flynn. “These meals represent more than just food—they reflect our shared commitment to caring for our neighbors and our agency’s commitment to working in partnership with the community.”
The Battle Ground Police Department extends its gratitude to the businesses and individuals who made this initiative possible. This act of kindness highlights the strength of the Battle Ground community and the values that bring us together.
On November 25, 2024, at approximately 8:17pm, officers from the Battle Ground Police Department responded to the intersection of West Main Street and SW 15th Avenue for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
Preliminary details indicate the pedestrian, an adult male, was crossing southbound on West Main Street when he was struck by the vehicle, traveling eastbound. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The investigation is on-going; however, the driver is not suspected to have been impaired at the time of this incident. Due to the seriousness of the pedestrian’s injuries, Washington State Patrol is assisting the Battle Ground Police Department with the investigation. No additional information is available currently.
The Battle Ground Police Department would like to remind pedestrians and drivers to obey all traffic control devices. Additionally, police would like to remind pedestrians to wear bright colored clothing, especially those with reflective material, when traveling along roadways and in marked crosswalks.