Texas City Police Launch Community Policing Program To Spread Holiday Cheer

TEXAS CITY, TX - The traditional traffic stop and flashing red and blue lights from the Texas City Police Department have a different meaning to some motorists this holiday season.

That’s because the patrol officers are hard at work handing out treats and bringing smiles to residents.

The initiative, dubbed #TreatsNotTickets, was launched this week and is bringing smiles to children at adults who receive gifts such as snacks, gift baskets and even toys.

The concept is a new community policing initiative that was devised by Jail Supervisor Wendy Wade, Officer Tosha Ramirez and Officer Petrina Gonzales, who were brainstorming ways to help the public form a stronger relationship with police.

Police officers have been appearing out of the blue and surprising unsuspecting beneficiaries in store parking lots, school crossings, hospitals and city streets to bestow some Christmas cheer.

Texas City Police Chief Robert Burby expressed his pride for those who worked hard to create the community initiative in such a short amount of time, and believes this can help build stronger community relationships.

The police will continue to post photos to the Texas City PD Twitter feed as they surprise more people.

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