Crime & Safety

Gig Harbor Police to Reward Kids With 'Safe Rider Citations'

Gig Harbor Police officers will be armed with citations (coupons) for a free reduced-fat vanilla ice cream cone that can be redeemed at either of the two the local Gig Harbor area McDonald's.

Beginning February 2013 and going through the end of the year, Gig Harbor’s police officers will be on the look-out for “Safe Kids” in our community.

Uniformed police officers will be watching for younger children who are practicing safe bicycling habits. Kids may be stopped and given a coupon in an effort to encourage safe bicycling habits such as wearing helmets, riding safely and obeying safegity rules.

Officers are armed with citations (coupons) for a free reduced-fat vanilla ice cream cone that can be redeemed at either of the two the local Gig Harbor area McDonald's.

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  • 5500 Olympic Dr. NW
  • 5050 Borgen Blvd.

The program is in partnership with Safe Kids Pierce County and Gig Harbor McDonald's Restaurants.

For more information contact Officer Joe Hicks, Gig Harbor Police Department at 253-851-2236.

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Information courtesy of City of Gig Harbor.


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