Oswego Police to 'Ticket' Kids for Good Behavior

OSWEGO, IL — Oswego police will be looking to give kids a lot of tickets this summer, but for good behavior.

In conjunction with 7-Eleven’s Operation Chill Program, police will be ticketing kids they see doing good deeds or exhibiting positive behavior.

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The ticket is a coupon for a free 12-oz Slurpee from participating 7-Eleven stores. The coupon will be valid until the end of 2016.

Since its inception in 1995, Operation Chill has had more than 15 million coupons distributed by law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada.

In addition to rewarding such positive behaviors as wearing bicycle helmets, doing good deeds, participating in community activities and organizations, observing street crossing rules, picking up trash and deterring crime, the program offers added opportunities for police officers to interact with children and teens in a non-law enforcement situation and enhance their relationships with community youth.

Though the reasons for being “ticketed” may vary, the end result is the same for every youngster: a free Slurpee drink and a smile for a good deed. Oswego police are hoping to see a great deal of good behavior this summer.