Allen County Children Services celebrated its 80th anniversary during the 28th annual Community for Kids Luncheon, honoring individuals and groups dedicated to protecting children. Community leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and local support in ensuring the safety and well-being of youth.
Given the national climate around law enforcement, the Lima Noon Optimists chose to give the Respect the Law Award to the Fraternal Order of Police.
The award typically goes to a community member that shows heroism. The president of the FOP says it means a lot in a time he feels police are more attacked than ever. Touching on the idea of defunding police, he says although possible, it wouldn't work reallocating city funds. He cited a 2016 Yale study that states there was no racial bias found in fatal shootings by police but there was bias in use of force. Despite that, he believes officers have no hidden agenda.
As you're out there getting that Black Friday shopping done, keep in mind there are safety precautions you want to take while shopping.
The Lima Police has some tips for your shopping such as try and shop during the day. If you shop at night, go with someone else and park under a light near the business. Don't leave any valuables visible in your car, rather lock them in the trunk. Carry money in your front pocket and purses close to you. Report any missing credit cards to your companies immediately. Overall just be conscious of your surrounding.
