Diversion funds from Great Bend Municipal Court were used in 2024 to subsidize the Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop. When the Great Bend City Council meets on Monday, Nov. 3, the council will be asked to approve $4,000 from this fund so officers can once again help children go on a holiday shopping trip.

This is on the agenda, along with presentations from Great Bend Economic Development and from Janice Perez with Barton Core Community. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall and will also be live-streamed on the city council Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/gbcitycouncil/ .

Police Chief Steve Haulmark will report on the request for Shop with a Cop funds. According to the agenda, the GBPD, in partnership with the Great Bend Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 23,

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