Meridian Police unveils child abuse awareness car
In 2020, Meridian Police dealt with 151 reports of child abuse - including two separate cases in which children died.
Credit: Meridian Police Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 6:51 AM MDT April 6, 2021
MERIDIAN, Idaho The Meridian Police Department is hoping their newest patrol car will spark discussion in the community and prompt residents to reach out to authorities if they know of a child in danger.
The child abuse awareness patrol car was unveiled Tuesday, just days into Child Abuse Prevention Month. The unique wrap depicts a large blue pinwheel - a symbol of the fight against abuse and neglect - as well as the phrase prevent child abuse and a child s handprint.