Milwaukee Police Department teams up with "Shielded Hearts" to help kids in need this holiday season



MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are partnering with "Shielded Hearts" to help kids in need this holiday season.

Shielded Hearts is a non-profit organization for police officers' wives and girlfriends.

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On Monday, December 12th, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn joined them for a special news conference. They are rounding up new toys, books and stuffed animals for the Child Advocacy Center, which helps abused and neglected kids in Milwaukee County.

"It is something that provides comfort for them at a time where life is very challenging for them. In addition to that, some of those children have never had a new toy, so this comfort item provides them with something special for that moment in time," Chief Flynn said.



If you'd like to help with this effort, drop-off locations are as follows: