Billings Shop With a Cop

05/02/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

We’re just $3,796 away from fully funding this year’s Shop with a Cop program! 💙

Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we’re so close to making this year unforgettable for local kids. Every bit of awareness helps us get across the finish line—feel free to share and help spread the word!

Let’s finish strong together.

I’m ready to support Shop with a Cop on April 30, 2026 during Yellowstone Valley Gives 2026. Learn more about Shop with a Cop and all the other organizations participating in Yellowstone Valley Gives 2026.

04/30/2026

🎁 Support Shop with a Cop through Yellowstone Valley Gives!

Shop with a Cop is participating in Yellowstone Valley Gives to help fund this year’s events and continue making a positive impact for local youth.

This program is independently funded and does not receive financial support from the City of Billings or the police department—community support makes it possible.

❤️ Consider donating and helping create meaningful experiences for kids in our community. Every contribution makes a difference. https://www.yellowstonegives.org/organizations/billings-police-protective-association

60 kids. 2 events. 1 powerful goal.

Our Billings Shop With a Cop program is more than just a shopping trip it’s about building trust, creating lasting memories, and showing local kids that their community is behind them.

Each year, we partner children with first responders for back-to-school and Christmas shopping experiences. For many of these kids, it’s not just about the items it’s about the connection, encouragement, and positive interaction that can make a lifelong impact.

This program is completely funded by donations, and every dollar goes directly toward helping these children.

If you’re in a position to give, we ask that you consider supporting this incredible community effort. Your generosity helps us continue to serve 60 local kids each year and strengthen the relationships that make Billings such a special place.

Thank you for your continued support of our community.

04/23/2026

60 kids. 2 events. 1 powerful goal.

Our Billings Shop With a Cop program is more than just a shopping trip it’s about building trust, creating lasting memories, and showing local kids that their community is behind them.

Each year, we partner children with first responders for back-to-school and Christmas shopping experiences. For many of these kids, it’s not just about the items it’s about the connection, encouragement, and positive interaction that can make a lifelong impact.

This program is completely funded by donations, and every dollar goes directly toward helping these children.

If you’re in a position to give, we ask that you consider supporting this incredible community effort. Your generosity helps us continue to serve 60 local kids each year and strengthen the relationships that make Billings such a special place.

Thank you for your continued support of our community.

04/17/2026

We are incredibly honored and excited to be selected by Yellowstone Valley Gives Billings Community Foundation as one of the charities to support this year.

We’ve been asked, “What exactly does Shop with a Cop do?”

At its heart, this program is about connection. We partner children in our community those facing financial hardship, those who have experienced tragedy, or those who simply could benefit from a positive interaction with local first responders. Together, they head out for a day of shopping, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

It’s more than just a shopping trip. It’s about building trust, creating positive relationships, and showing these kids that their community stands beside them.

This is our way of giving back and it’s something we’re truly proud to be a part of.

Check out the video for the Christmas experience hands on:

04/15/2026

There’s something powerful about a child feeling seen, valued, and safe especially in a moment they’ll never forget.

Billings Shop with a Cop is deeply honored to be featured by Yellowstone Valley Gives. But this recognition isn’t about us it’s about the kids. It’s about giving them a moment of joy, a sense of belonging, and a positive connection with the officers who serve their community.

This program exists for one reason: them.

Every single dollar donated goes directly to the children. Every smile, every memory, every moment in that store is made possible by the generosity of this community. Our officers don’t get paid to be there they choose to be there. They give their time, their hearts, and their commitment to building trust and relationships that can last a lifetime.

But we cannot do it alone.

Without donations, this program doesn’t happen. Without your support, those moments those smiles simply aren’t possible.

We are asking you to stand with us. To invest in these kids. To help us continue a program that is 100% community-driven and 100% focused on making a difference where it matters most.

If you’ve ever wondered where your donation truly goes this is it.

It goes to a child who will remember that someone cared.

Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for supporting Billings Shop with a Cop.

12/11/2025

***2025 Billings Shop with a Cop***
The Christmas season is upon us!!! The BPD and Yellowstone County First Responders will be hosting the 6th Annual Shop with a Cop Christmas event on Saturday December 13th at Walmart on the west end. The event will be made up of our community first responders from BPD, BFD, YCSO, MHP, Laurel PD, MCS, and AMR. Fifty (50) children were referred and selected for this year from our community schools, and youth programs.
A Lights and Sirens procession of approximately 50 first responder vehicles from the agencies above will take place starting at the Metra around 9:00 AM and ending at Walmart at about 9:15 AM. The procession route follows: Metra; Bench; Main; 1st Ave N; Division; Montana; Laurel Rd; King Ave W; Walmart. Travelers should expect minor delays on the route during that time.
Each child will be given a $350 gift card to Walmart for Christmas gifts and once the shopping is done gifts will be wrapped and the kids will have time for snacks and treats.
The event is estimated to be over by 11:15 AM. Walmart will be open for normal business during this time.
Come on out along the parade route and cheer these kids on as we ring in the holiday season! 🎁 🎄.
See you there
-Sgt Stovall

04/30/2025

Please consider BSWAC!

I’m ready to support Billings Shop with a Cop on May 1, 2025 during Yellowstone Valley Gives 2025. Learn more about Billings Shop with a Cop

08/22/2024

It’s time!!!!!!! The Billings Police department will be hosting the 3rd Annual Shop with a Cop Back to School event on Sunday August 25th at Scheels. The event will be made up of our community first responders from BPD, BFD, YCSO, MHP, Laurel PD, and MCS. Forty (40) children were referred and selected for this year from our community schools, and youth programs.

A Lights and Sirens procession of 40 first responder vehicles from the Agencies above will take place starting at the Metra around 9:00 AM and ending at Scheels at about 9:15 AM. The procession route follows: Metra; Bench; Main; 1st Ave N; Division; Montana; Laurel Rd; King Ave W; Shiloh Rd. Travelers should expect minor delays on the route during that time.

Each child will be given a backpack filled with school supplies, a $400 school clothes and shoes shopping spree, a haircut by some of Billings best barbers and hair stylists, a teeth screening and once the shopping is done, the kids will have lunch and refreshments.

The event is estimated to be over by 12:00 PM. Scheels will be open for normal business during this time.

Come on out along the parade route and cheer these kids on as we boost their confidence to an all-time high to start their school year!

See you there

-Sgt Stovall

12/14/2023

We’re so excited!!!!! It’s shopping 🛍️ 🎁 🎄 time!!!!

11/30/2023

Today we stopped in to GMC Cadillac of Billings to visit with Santa about our upcoming event! We’ve got our referrals for the kiddos and can’t wait for December 16th! Thank you so much to these great people for their support!

We’re hitting our final days for our sponsorship with Billings Shop With a Cop! Help us support this great organization!❤️💚🎅

08/21/2023

What a spectacular day yesterday! Thank you so much to all the selfless Officers who participated, our incredible stylists Angie’s Barbershop, Ashley Marie the amazing photos as always taken by Amber Renee Photography and Scott Dupuis Photography, incredible food and shaved ice Dax’s Wingz N Thingz Aloha Coffee, backpacks and school supplies by Scheels and Rimrock Pediatric Dentistry, sponsorship GMC Cadillac of Billings and all those who supported us to this day MetraPark! We couldn’t do it without you so thank you! These kids were left with a day to remember!