YOU NEVER KNOW when or where an Elf on the Shelf® may show up. These scout elves work for Santa as his eyes and ears in children’s homes around the world. One even popped up in police headquarters recently, hanging out with Chief Rick Smith for a while before landing atop a department badge. Hope the officers were on their best behavior.

YOU NEVER KNOW when or where an Elf on the Shelf® may show up. These scout elves work for Santa as his eyes and ears in children’s homes around the world. One even popped up in police headquarters recently, hanging out with Chief Rick Smith for a while before landing atop a department badge. Hope the officers were on their best behavior.

Published in the December 21, 2015 edition.