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JSO Employees Spread Goodwill This Holiday Season
December 18, 2025
This holiday season the men and women of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) participated in various events where they had the opportunity to help spread holiday cheer. Here is a glimpse of just some of the events JSO members have been involved in this December:
 
Jacksonville Bar Association Gift Delivery

In early December, JSO officers teamed up with members of the Jacksonville Bar Association to play the role of Santa delivering presents to seniors in the community.

To view the post regarding this event on JSO's Facebook page, please click here.
 

Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5-30 Members Host Annual Children's Christmas Party

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, members of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5-30, hosted the FOP's Annual Children's Christmas Party.

Students along with staff members from the Duval County Schools' special-education program attended the event which included a special visit from Santa Claus. Following his entrance, Santa and his helpers greeted each child and presented them with a gift.

To view the post regarding this event on JSO's social media platforms, please click on one of the following links: Facebook | Instagram | X

For more information about the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5-30, please visit: fop530.com
 

Fraternal Order of Police's "COPS & Kids" Event

Then on Monday, December 15, 2025, Sheriff T.K. Waters joined members of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5-30 for their annual "COPS & Kids" event which pairs children with law enforcement officers for an afternoon of holiday shopping.

The program is designed to build relationships between officers and the community they serve. It is funded through the FOP's annual fundraising drive.

To view the post regarding this event on JSO's social media platforms, please click on one of the following links: Facebook | Instagram | X

To view the post of Sheriff Waters shopping with the kids on JSO's social media platforms, please click on one of the following links:  Facebook | Instagram | X

For more information about the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5-30, please visit: fop530.com
 

JSO Members Participate in JaxPAL's "Christmas for the Kids" Event


Also, on Friday, December 19th, JSO members partnered with the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville and various community leaders for JaxPAL's "Christmas for the Kids" event at the Walmart Supercenter located on 103rd Street.

This annual holiday event, organized by JaxPAL board members, provides children from our community with a chance to shop for items on their list.

To view the post regarding this event on JSO's social media platforms, please click on one of the following links:  Facebook | Instagram | X

For more information about this event please visit jaxpal.com. 


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Original Story posted on Friday, December 18, 2025 | Updated on Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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