By Police1 Staff
From small gestures of kindness to incredible acts of heroism, police officers help their communities every day. The Up-Beat aims to bring greater attention to these positive stories at a time when we could all use some good news.
Check out our latest roundup of inspiring stories from around the country. Got an uplifting story to share? Email editor@policeone.com.
1. Mother-daughter deputy duo gives back to community
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1172822393118206&t=0
Each week, Deputy Angelica Torres and Deputy Kendra Snowden help pass out hundreds of boxes of food and masks to the community.
“You know a lot of times, people think that the police are only there to arrest somebody but in reality, I joined the Sheriff’s Department so that I could give back to my community,” Deputy Kendra Snowden told the Hanford Sentinel. “I wanted to serve my community and have that servant’s heart for the community that I’m working for.” FULL STORY
2. NY deputy writes children’s book about his K-9
https://www.facebook.com/JeffCoSheriffNY/posts/3903599606320779
Proceeds from the book, which is told from the K-9’s perspective, will go to a nonprofit that provides protect vests and first aid kits for K-9s. FULL STORY
3. SC deputy and TikTok star busts moves with citizens
https://twitter.com/addy_pez/status/1322381915228409861
Lt. Danny Brown says TikTok is an excellent tool for community outreach. FULL STORY
4. Ore. deputies team up to give hitchhiker ‘relay-race’ ride home
https://www.facebook.com/GilliamCountySheriff/photos/a.335119866503120/4035812573100479/?type=3
“We knew the temperatures were dropping and would be unsafe to walk all the way back to Portland from Pendleton, so multiple agencies teamed up to make sure Marvin made it safely back,” said police. FULL STORY
5. Deputy uses CPR to save baby with COVID-19
https://www.facebook.com/ChesterfieldCountySheriff/posts/3452951374802528
The child is now safe at home in recovery. FULL STORY
Police1 is always looking for more stories about cops doing good in their communities. If you have positive news you’d like us to highlight, please share it with us at editor@policeone.com.