BDN reports on Kids ‘n’ Kops trading card program
The Bangor Daily News reported on the launch of a Kids ‘n’ Kops trading card program offered by the Bangor and University of Maine police departments to raise awareness about bullying and substance abuse prevention among elementary and middle school children. The series of 14 trading cards features male and female UMaine student-athletes who play Division I sports. Members of the police departments will distribute the cards at community events, including university athletic games. “We want to be proactive in promoting quality goals for healthy living to young people, many of whom we hope will be future UMaine Black Bears,” said UMaine Police Chief Roland LaCroix. “It’s important that youths know that police officers can be helpful resources and UMaine student-athletes are role models they can look up to.” WLBZ (Channel 2) also reported on the program.