Lakeland Police Invaded by Teddy Bears

The Lakeland police station was taken by storm last week as hundreds of teddy bears came to visit during the annual Teddy Bear parade. The bears were donated to the police department as part of a joint community service project between local Girls Scouts and the Kappa Delta sorority at Florida Southern College.

Close to 200 bears were added to our inventory of stuffed animals used as give-aways to children who find themselves in need of a little comfort and tender loving care during all sorts of crises.

We appreciate this generous act of kindness on the part of the Girl Scouts and Kappa Delta. It is always a treat to host such a friendly visit of bears, and monkeys, and just about every other type of stuffed animal.

Our thanks to everyone who participated in the invasion.

- Asst Chief Bill LePere