Christmas Gifts For Police Officers: Ideas For Shifts, Stations And Home
Lots of officers work over Christmas, so the best presents make long, cold shifts easier or give them a proper rest when they're off.
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'tis the season to drink Guinness Christmas Card
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Let's drink (Guinness) and be Merry Christmas Card With Tree
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Let's drink (Guinness) and be merry Christmas Card
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Wishing you an Electrifying Christmas Greeting Card
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Merry Christmas Nanny (Christmas Card For Nan)
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Lying Down Black Santa Christmas Card
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For winter shifts
- A good stainless steel flask that keeps tea hot all night.
- Rechargeable hand warmers.
- Thermal base layers or merino socks (check what's allowed under uniform).
- A lunch bag that fits in a locker.
For the station
- A retro 'Keep Calm I'm A Police Officer' mug for the tea round.
- A big tin of biscuits for the whole shift.
- A funny Christmas card signed by the family.
For time off
- A meal out booked on their next rest day.
- A spa or massage voucher.
- A cosy blanket and a box set for after nights.
- Blackout eye mask and earplugs for sleeping after night shifts.
For the one working Christmas Day
- Save a plate and a cracker for when they get home.
- Pack a Christmas lunch box with treats for the shift.
- Move your celebration to their day off.
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- Check uniform rules before buying anything to wear on duty.
- Plan around their shift pattern, not just 25 December.
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Frequently asked questions
What do you buy a police officer for Christmas?
Something that helps on cold shifts, like a flask or hand warmers, or something that helps them rest, like a meal out on their day off.
What can I give an officer working on Christmas Day?
A packed lunch box of festive treats and a promise to celebrate properly on their next day off.
Can police officers accept gifts from the public?
Forces have strict rules on gifts from the public. A card or thank-you note is the safest choice.
What is a good example of christmas gifts for police officers?
"A good stainless steel flask that keeps tea hot all night." is one of 14 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.