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Freeze! Police ice cream trucks seek to portray officers in a positive light
Police departments across the U.S. use ice cream trucks funded by donations and seized assets to improve community relations amid concerns about police misconduct.
- Police departments across the U.S. have deployed ice cream trucks, including Norwich with its all-electric van serving kids at local sports camps in 2025.
- This trend follows community policing initiatives like Boston's Operation Hoodsie Cup starting in 2010, aiming to improve officer-community relationships.
- Officers hand out free ice cream treats donated by local businesses, while some trucks are funded by donations, forfeiture assets, or marijuana tax revenue.
- Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox emphasized that every encounter allows officers to connect with residents and bring some joy to the community.
- Experts note a lack of research on long-term effects, questioning if free treats truly reshape public perceptions of police beyond initial goodwill.
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Freeze! Police ice cream trucks seek to portray officers in a positive light
Police around the country are turning to a summer favorite to help strengthen ties to their communities by running their own free ice cream trucks.
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