Residents at the Azalea Park retirement community recently donated approximately 100 teddy bears to the Lakeland Police Department under the Buddy Bears program. These bears are a wonderful aid whenever police officers or victim advocates are dealing with children who have experienced some sort of traumatic event. The bears have an amazing calming effect on children.
Pictured below are our PIO Mr. Jack Gillen and Lt. John Thomason receiving the bears at Azalea Park.
We are always grateful whenever a community organization takes the time to collect bears for us. A big Thank You to the residents at Azalea Park for your community spirit!
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
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