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Screenshot: abc7 News\/X<\/p>\n

Takoma Park police have rolled out what could be the most unconventional weapon in the history of law enforcement: free Slurpee coupons.<\/p>\n

This month, officers are doling out what they call \u201ctickets\u201d to children\u2014not for misbehavior, but for good deeds, according to WJLA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The program, named \u201cOperation Chill,\u201d is designed to build a positive relationship between the police and local youth. Officers are issuing \u2018tickets\u2019 to children for good behavior and acts of kindness. These tickets can be redeemed for a refreshing Slurpee at local 7-Eleven stores.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can get a ticket by doing something good, like if an officer sees you helping someone across the street, or maybe you\u2019re wearing a helmet while you\u2019re riding your bike,\u201d spokeswoman Catherine Plevy with the Takoma Park Police Department told WTOP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt gives a chance for the officer to go up to a child and have a good first interaction,\u201d Plevy added. \u201cI know one child last year, he was so afraid to like be approached by anybody. The officer got down to his level. He even walked down to 7-Eleven with him and while they got the Slurpee,\u201d Plevy said.<\/p>\n

WJLA reported:<\/p>\n

Appropriate \u2018offenses\u2019 might include helping others, deterring crime, practicing safety like wearing a helmet when riding a bike, or just having a pleasant conversation with an officer.<\/p>\n

The program has been around since the 90s in different cities across the country, but unfortunately, there has been a sharp increase in juvenile crime here locally. Crime in Takoma Park increased last year due to social issues, drugs, and changes in laws affecting juveniles, according to Police Chief Antonio DeVaul.<\/p>\n

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) data shows since 2022, the number of juveniles arrested for violent crimes has risen in the county by more than 300%.<\/p>\n

From fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2023, the number of juvenile violent crime suspects increased by 178%. Young victims also rose in the county by more than 200%.<\/p>\n

WATCH:<\/p>\n

MONTGOMERY COUNTRY, MARYLAND:<\/p>\n

In an effort to combat the 300% spike in youth crime, police are giving tickets for free slush to well-behaved kids: pic.twitter.com\/T3THGToWiJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Several reacted skeptically to this unconventional approach. Many view it as an inadequate response to the serious and escalating issue of youth crime in the area.<\/p>\n

One X user wrote, \u201cThis is your city under democratic rule. This will do nothing to solve any issue(s).\u201d<\/p>\n

Another commented, \u201cThis shows how dumb democrats really are\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Another added, \u201cInstead of giving out free slushees, how about give out real jail sentences?\u201d<\/p>\n

The post Maryland Police Offer Free Slushies in Bizarre Bid to Combat Exploding Youth Crime Rates (VIDEO)<\/a> appeared first on The Gateway Pundit<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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