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Article posted: 12/15/2012 8:00 AM

Naperville youths get to shop with police officers

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Darrell Ware, 10, of Naperville is teams up with Naperville Deputy Chief John Gustin, who guides a shopping spree at a Naperville Target Store. The NFOP in conjunction with the City of Naperville's youth services unit, selected several children to participate in a $150.00 shopping spree.

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The NFOP in conjunction with the City of Naperville's youth services unit, select several disadvantaged children to participate in a $150.00 shopping spree. Darrell Ware, 10, of Naperville is teamed up with Naperville Deputy Chief John Gustin, who guides a shopping at a Naperville Target Store.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer

Marilyn Siwek, 8, of Naperville, checks out with Naperville Police officer Paul Elliott, left, and Vince Clark, right, who help guide a shopping spree at a Naperville Target Store.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer

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Far too often, police say, their first interaction with local children comes during a time of risis. And far too few are the times officers help local children pick out a new pair of slippers for grandpa or a new toy for the family's new baby.