Working parents need childcare, but securing a spot can sometimes be a struggle — especially for those working long non-traditional hours, like local law enforcement officers.
- The National Law Enforcement Foundation is working to make childcare more accessible for the 9 agencies across the Treasure Valley.
- Congressman Mike Simpson secured over $2.5 million to fund the childcare project.
- The TV Law Enforcement Childcare Center will be in Meridian, along I-84 between Ten Mile and Black Cat Roads, at the future site of the District at Ten Mile.
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( Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
Soon, the Treasure Valley will see the second-ever Law Enforcement Childcare Center in the nation, says the National Law Enforcement Foundation.
Meridian Police Officer Michael Panter tells me this will be a huge help as he and his wife raise their 3-year-old.
“I’ve worked for two different agencies here, at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and here now (Meridian Police Department), and both times I could have used daycare with expanded hours,” said Officer Panter.