An Ottawa police officer and young girl browse during CopShop at Billings Bridge Shopping Centre. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

A young boy dons a police officer’s cap during CopShop at Pen Centre in St. Catherines, Ontario. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

A group shop of participants of CopShop at Pen Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

A CopShop participant strikes a pose with two Calgary Police Officers at Marlborough Mall. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

An Ottawa police officer and young girl shop for winter clothes at Carlingwood Shopping Centre. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

A group shot of CopShop at the Carlingwood Shopping Centre in Ottawa. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

The kids arrive in style at Lansdowne Place in Peterborough, Ontario. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

A group of Burnaby police officers ready to greet participants at the Burnaby Town Center in B.C. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

Burnaby RCMP Officers and shopping buddies enjoying a snack at Brentwood Town Centre during CopShop. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

Victoria police officers and kids after their shopping excursion at Hillside Centre. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

A Victoria police officer and participant get ready for their shopping spree at Hillside Centre. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)

Young participant and two Burnaby officers pair up for CopShop at Lougheed Town Centre in B.C. On Wednesday, approximately 400 children paired with police officers to spend a $200 gift card donated by VIC Management shopping centres across the country. The children are chosen specifically because of need, recognition of specific achievement or because of volunteer efforts that are making a difference in the community. (Courtesy of CopShop)