Law enforcement and other emergency personnel were on hand to do some holiday shopping Tuesday at Walmart during the annual Shop with a Cop event. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Officers and first responders accompany Albert Lea elementary school students during the event who purchase Christmas gifts using a gift card that was made possible by donations. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Walmart donates wrapping paper, tape, boxes, refreshments and food for the event. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Emergency personnel were on hand to do some holiday shopping Tuesday at Walmart during the annual Shop with a Cop event. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Officers and first responders accompany Albert Lea elementary school students during the event who purchase Christmas gifts using a gift card that was made possible by donations. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Walmart donates wrapping paper, tape, boxes, refreshments and food for the event. - Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune