Upstate sheriff’s office to hand out free ice cream this week

LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Get em while it’s hot out!

The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with a local car dealership, is adding a new vehicle to its fleet this week. Dubbed The Polar Patrol, the new vehicle – a white Ford work van bearing the sheriff’s office insignia – is more like an ice cream truck than a paddy wagon.

We were looking for a creative way to get out in the community and build relationships. I hope we can have positive interactions and break down barriers with both children and adults. LCSO is committed to keeping our children and families safe,” said Sheriff Don Reynolds in a Facebook post announcing The Polar Patrol. “We want to be approachable and let them know that they can come to us with any problem they may have.”

On Tuesday, The Polar Patrol will be on the road from 11 a.m. – noon with stops at Hilltop Apartments and Glen Apartments, on Independence Avenue, Spring Street and in the Oakwood, Glendale and Southview areas.

On Thursday the truck will be out from 11 a.m. – noon with stops at Summercrest Apartments, Woodrow and Holmes streets, Laurens Villas and Hardin Road.

At each stop, deputies will be handing out free ice cream to community members.

“We plan to visit many different areas of Laurens County and we will announce those locations on our Facebook page. I look forward to seeing smiling faces and building bonds with our community members of all ages.”

To keep up to date with where the van will appear, check the sheriff’s office Facebook page .

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