Elks Lodge hopes furry critters will help police soothe distressed children
Toy bears, bought through Elks Londge fundraising, and given to the Gallup Police Department will go to children encountered by officers on calls where a child's parent may be arrested. "Hopefully this shows we're not the bad guys," Deputy Police Chief John Allen said. © 2011 Gallup Independent / Adron Gardner

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