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Resource officer directs traffic as Santa after students raise money for injured officer

To encourage the students to reach their goal, Resource Officer Dep. Marc Gibson said he would direct traffic in a Santa costume.
To encourage the students to reach their goal, Resource Officer Dep. Marc Gibson said he would direct traffic in a Santa costume. The students surpassed their goal by more than $150, and on Tuesday, Gibson lived up to his end of the deal.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – The School Resource Officer donned a festive costume while directing traffic Tuesday after Seckman High School students showed their giving spirit for injured officer Ryan O'Connor.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said Seckman High School students promised to raise $500 for O'Connor. To encourage the students to reach their goal, Resource Officer Dep. Marc Gibson said he would direct traffic in a Santa costume.

The students surpassed their goal by more than $150, and on Tuesday, Gibson lived up to his end of the deal.

You can watch the video here.

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