ShareBlueSmiles

ShareBlueSmiles, a CentralSquare project, spotlights the moments of compassion & kindness that law enforcement personnel share with their communities every day.

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

With schools having closed due to stay-at-home orders, members of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, GA, have had to improvise new ways to share the magic of a good story with local schoolchildren by creating a bit of their own magical inspiration. https://t.co/Fld5L7POLy

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

When Rolla’s community “Shop with a Cop” program was cancelled due to the pandemic, officers with the @RollaPD came up with an alternative: raise $7500 to buy gifts for 75 children. They doubled it, granting wish list items for 151 local children!

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Officer Delorm with the @SkokiePolice brought holiday magic to the homes of children who were unable to visit Santa. The role of Santa Claus was just as fulfilling to Officer Delorm as it was to the Skokie community.

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Dep./SRO Stroud @PittSheriff NC took a break from patrol for a check at a local snow cone establishment. The young entrepreneurs gave him a free snow cone for protecting the community. This time of isolation has been hard on everyone, so we are thankful for this moment to smile!

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Recognizing the dedication of those in the trucking & transportation industry to keep the lifeblood of the economy moving, Ofc. Levand from Campton Hills PD organized an effort to deliver 100 boxed lunches to truck drivers driving through town. https://t.co/sn6NBXd5ci

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

When this young man won a contest at his elementary school, he chose being sworn in as a junior deputy as his prize. Cpl. Castillo w/ @DuPageSheriff in Wheaton, IL, presented him with a badge, certificate and a few other goodies to get him started on his law enforcement career.

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Now more than ever, one act of kindness can make a world of difference. @SanDiegoPD officers performed a welfare check on a 95-year-old man & found his pantry was running low. So they shopped for groceries & picked up his favorite takeout so he could enjoy a warm meal right away.

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

In the difficult times we face as a nation and across the globe, law enforcement officers are going above and beyond to bring communities together. Share your story of unity and hope at https://t.co/sn6NBXd5ci today.

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Two officers from the Easthampton PD in MA teamed up with two residents to illuminate the holiday star atop Mt. Tom, which overlooks the city, to remind the community of its strength and unity during these uncertain times with the Covid-19 pandemic. @01027PD

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

In times like this, it's important to thank those who walk toward harm's way to keep us safe. Thank you from ShareBlueSmiles and from the kids @LOWELLCUSD200 who said it best. Read by members of @DuPageSheriff https://t.co/hgj2ipjhzA

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Do you have a story involving law enforcement that made your day better and your smile brighter? Submit your smile moment to https://t.co/sn6NBXd5ci

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

When this young man dressed as a K9 officer last Halloween, he visited the @DuPageSheriff's Office to show them his costume. Clearly, Nitro was thrilled to meet the newest member of the K9 team!

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Tell us why you ShareBlueSmiles. Submit to https://t.co/sn6NBXd5ci today. https://t.co/4gVYZkq4Lb

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Much to the delight of the kids at John Muir Elementary in Antioch, CA, officers with the @AntiochPolice shared their blue smiles during a "Kindness Matters" assembly. @AntiochCAgov @AntiochSchools https://t.co/sn6NBXd5ci

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Law enforcement personnel put their all on the line every day to keep their communities safe. Submit your "smile" story to https://t.co/sn6NBXd5ci today.

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Burke Co. Sheriff's deputies in GA rallied their colleagues for donations of groceries, clothing, shoes & a gift card after meeting a young man who walks hours to work. Paying it forward is one way law enforcement personnel ShareBlueSmiles across our communities. @BurkeCountyGA

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Officer Garrett with @cityofnewtonnc PD shows that the most vulnerable among us deserve our compassion. When he encountered a homeless man who had had his shoes stolen, Officer Garrett gave him a new pair of shoes the next day. https://t.co/sn6NBXd5ci

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

After many visits to the station just to say hi and a personal birthday party invitation from their #1 fan, the @SterlingHeights PD in Michigan surprised future officer Zeke with a fully outfitted electric toy patrol car and full-fledged uniform. https://t.co/rY3VU7CPRH

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Seeing these smiles from Sergeant Atwood with the @SheriffPulaski in Arkansas and a future SWAT officer is one reason why we ShareBlueSmiles. Submit your story to https://t.co/sn6NBXd5ci today.

[ShareBlueSmiles @ShareBlueSmiles]

Cpl. Vivian Lozano with the Shawnee PD, OK, organizes annual Cops N Kids events to make sure children receive a meal and prizes and also meet responders from police, medical & fire agencies throughout the county. In 2019, nearly 4,000 kids got to ShareBlueSmiles! @CityofShawneeOK