Help Chief Roberts and University Police give back

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On October 29, 2026

Chancellor Mo Dehghani stands beside a cutout of Chief Doug Roberts wearing a festive ornament necklace and green Missouri S&T cap in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

Chancellor Mo Dehghani poses with the traveling “Chief Roberts” as part of the Cops Care and Shop with a Cop Program. Photo courtesy of Doug Roberts/Missouri S&T.

A Missouri S&T police officer, Santa Claus, and two children pose together in a toy aisle during a holiday shopping event, surrounded by shelves of toys.
University Police Officer Anthony Giacolone joins Santa Claus and two children during the community Shop with a Cop event, which helps local children shop for holiday gifts. Photo courtesy of Doug Roberts/Missouri S&T.

It’s that time of year again. Starting next week, University Police is raising funds throughout November for the annual Cops Care and Shop with a Cop program. Be on alert for the traveling “Chief Roberts” (a cardboard cutout of University Police Chief Doug Roberts). 

For a minimum $20 donation, Roberts will pick up this imposter and take it to another department of your choice. Call University Police at 573-341-4300 to donate or make arrangements to remove the cutout. Departments are encouraged to take photographs with the cutout and consider adding holiday decorations.

Shop with a Cop pairs local school children with a local police officer to shop for holiday gifts.

University Police Chief Doug Roberts poses with a child during the community Shop with a Cop event, which helps local children shop for holiday gifts. Photo courtesy of Doug Roberts/Missouri S&T.
University Police Chief Doug Roberts poses with a child during the community Shop with a Cop event, which helps local children shop for holiday gifts. Photo courtesy of Doug Roberts/Missouri S&T.

For more information, contact Roberts at 573-341-4300 or robertsdp@mst.edu.

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