Bellingham police officers, like every officer, confront people breaking the law. But they're taking a new approach in hopes of reducing those criminal encounters.
They're handing out Slurpee coupons to kids, many of whom come from families who have never had positive interaction with police.
A lot of the kids hightail it out of there when they see the police car in their apartment complex, but once the officer shows them the coupon-- their attitudes change.
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On KIRO 7 at 5:35 p.m., we ride along with an officer who explains how a simple coupon could possibly save lives. Watch with us on TV or use this link for the KIRO 7 News livestream.
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