Crime & Safety

Troy Police Will Be Tagging People All Summer

No, it's not what you think.

Troy, MI — Don’t be surprised if your kids come home this summer with Frisbees they didn’t have when they left the house.

It’s all OK.

Troy police officers will be more visible in the community under Operation Safe Summer, and will be talking with residents and distributing safety lights for bikers, runners and walkers and Frisbees and coupons for free Slurpees.

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The purpose of the program is to promote safe, positive summer activities and encourage Troy residents and visitors to get to know the police officers, according to a news release. 

The program is under way now, but an official Summer Kick Off Party will be held at the Troy Public Library on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Representatives of the Troy Fire Department and Troy Public Library will also attend the kickoff event, which features an emergency vehicle display and a K9 demonstration at noon.

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Safety lights distributed by officers will help illuminate bike riders, walkers and runners at night and in the early morning hours. Those participating in outside, night time activities are also encouraged to wear reflective clothing and be vigilant for oncoming vehicles.

Specifically for kids, the Slurpee coupons have been provided by 7-Eleven to encourage good behavior youth during the hot summer months. 

The Troy Police Department is also furnishing Frisbees to promote positive activity for young people.

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