Good News Notes: “Our K9 police officers are getting a lifeline. The animals face many dangers on the job like their human counterparts, but until now they didn’t have access to the same kind of emergency medical care. A new Florida law allows first responders to treat injured K9 officers – even transport them by…
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Fond du Lac groups aim to end “sleep poverty” for kids
Good News Notes: “Where are the children sleeping? Most parents don’t give it a thought when they tuck their children into their beds at night, snuggled into pillows and soft blankets. But, there are children in the community — more than you might think — who sleep on piles of clothing on the floor, on couches or huddled together in beds meant…
COCA Partners with HERO Campaign to Promote Designated Driving
Good News Notes: “The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers has recently partnered with the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) to expand its campaign to prevent drunk and impaired driving in Berks County, PA. The HERO Campaign, established in memory of Navy Ensign John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, promotes its message…
Local officer’s peaceful de-escalation of tense situation leads to friendship with autistic man
Good News Notes: “Amidst national scrutiny surrounding law enforcement, a local police officer is getting attention for all of the right reasons. 20-year-old Max Turpin recently got a brand new bike donated to him by the charity Variety. It’s a special custom-made bike because Max is autistic. Over the weekend he took his new wheels…
Roseville to join quick response team to offer drug addicts help
Good News Notes: “The Roseville Police Department will become the second Macomb County law enforcement to team with substance abuse counselors to make house calls to encourage drug addicts enter a treatment program. Roseville city and police officials earlier this week announced their participation in COMEBACK-Quick Response Team to compassionately provide help and support for…
Tampa Bay Rays gift Pinellas County Urban League with $25,000 donation
Good News Notes: “A Tampa Bay area nonprofit just got a much-needed surprise from the Rays. The team’s $25,000 donation will go toward social justice initiatives and will help struggling workers and businesses. On Opening Day, the Rays made waves across the baseball world with a tweet on the death of Breonna Taylor, killed by…
Teen journeys across the country to thank law enforcement
Good News Notes: “Police departments across the country have had plenty of unexpected visitors over the last month, but they’re always excited to see Savannah Solis on her cross-country tour. ‘About five and a half years ago I started writing thank you cards for law enforcement,’ Savannah Solis said. ‘She saw the widow of an…
Roscommon County officers spread holiday joy with turkeys instead of tickets
Good News Notes: “Two northern Michigan law enforcement agencies teamed up to spread holiday cheer to motorists!” “On Friday, the Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office and the Gerrish Township Police Department teamed up for the Turkeys for Tickets while out patrolling the streets.” “Flashing lights in the rearview mirror – something not many people are ever…