Oviedo police use trading cards to connect with kids, build community trust

Oviedo police use trading cards to connect with kids

Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.

OVIEDO, Fla. - Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.

Beginning Jan. 5, the Oviedo Police Department will release a series of collectible cards featuring its newest officers, with one card issued each week for 16 weeks. 

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Each card includes an officer’s photo, name and a short personal message, giving kids a chance to learn about the people behind the badge.

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Officers will hand out the cards at parks, local businesses and other kid-friendly locations during after-school hours and on weekends. Police said the locations will be announced the day of the event on the department’s Facebook page.

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The department said the goal is to create positive, low-pressure interactions between officers and children, turning brief meetings into lasting relationships and helping young residents feel more comfortable with law enforcement.