The Brief
- The Lakeland Police Department received a Bexley Box on Monday to help comfort young children affected by crimes and traumatic incidents.
- The boxes are filled with essential items like diapers, toys, games, and snacks to calm fears and provide a welcome distraction.
- Other Bay Area police departments, including St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Temple Terrace, also recently received the donated resources after the Florida attorney general announced a statewide expansion of the program earlier this year.
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Lakeland Police Department received a Bexley Box on Monday, providing essential supplies and toys to help care for kids affected by crimes and traumatic incidents.
Lakeland police and young crime victims
What we know:
From domestic violence cases to homicides, children can sometimes witness the unthinkable and suddenly find themselves waiting for hours at a police station.
“We’ve had numerous kids who have shown up in our department, been here for numerous hours waiting to be reunited with family,” LaNece Wardell, Lakeland Police victim assistance coordinator, said.
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