{"id":7431,"date":"2023-09-07T15:51:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T21:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/?p=7431"},"modified":"2024-01-09T10:46:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T17:46:17","slug":"teddy-bears-and-west-jordan-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/newsroom\/2023\/09\/teddy-bears-and-west-jordan-police\/","title":{"rendered":"Teddy Bears and West Jordan Police"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5455-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7432\" style=\"width:480px;height:360px\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5455-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5455-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5455-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5455-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5455-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_5455-1600x1200.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Did you know West Jordan Police Officers keep teddy bears in the back of their patrol cars?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese bears are provided to us, all donated, to our department by the public,\u201d said Officer Zach Allen. \u201cWe hand them out to kids facing tough situations, or sometimes, just to share a positive moment with kids.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These special plushies are affectionately known as \u2018trauma bears\u2019 and serve as a source of comfort and solace for kids navigating challenging times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officer Allen emphasizes that a simple gift, like a stuffed bear, can leave a lasting mark on a child\u2019s life.&nbsp; \u201cI\u2019ve met adults who still have a bear like this that was given to them by an officer when they were a kid,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These stuffed animals do more than provide solace during traumatic events; they also foster positive interactions between law enforcement and the community. Officer Allen expressed, \u201cWe\u2019re not just out to get the bad guys. We\u2019re here to connect with our community. When a kid comes up to us wondering what all our gear does, handing them a bear lights up their world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for new donations, Officer Allen kindly requests a pause on trips to the toy store. \u201cWe are totally full. We have an entire storage closet that is filled to the brim with stuffed animals. Thank you to the donors \u2013 but at the moment we are well-stocked.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you do to make a difference? Officer Allen suggests bringing your kids to a Police Department event or introducing their children to an officer so their kids can be more comfortable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know West Jordan Police Officers keep teddy bears in the back of their patrol cars? \u201cThese bears are provided to us, all donated, to our department by the public,\u201d said Officer Zach Allen. 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