Clearlake >> Christmas morning, members of the Clearlake Police Officers Association assisted Santa Clause in delivering toys to several families in the city. This has been a tradition for the Clearlake Police Officers Association for many years.
Throughout the year, members of the association meet a lot of families and children who are going through difficult times. Through theses contacts, families are chosen and contacted to see if they would like a visit from Santa Clause on Christmas morning.
Police officers collect hand written letters from the children and deliver them to Santa Clause. On Christmas morning, Santa Clause is given a personal escort to deliver toys to the children, which this year resulted in 27 children receiving a personal visit from Santa Clause.
This program means a lot to the Clearlake Police Officers Association and has been successful because of community support. The Clearlake Police Officers Association would like to send a special thank you to the community for their donations and support to the Clearlake Police Officers Association Christmas Program.
Ryan B. Peterson is vice president of the Clearlake Police Officers Association.
