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In the Holiday Spirit, SoCal Police Give Out Starbucks Gift Cards Instead of Tickets

Drivers pulled over for minor infractions were happily surprised by the gifts, Fullerton police said.
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In the Holiday Spirit, SoCal Police Give Out Starbucks Gift Cards Instead of Tickets
A Fullerton police badge. Courtesy of Fullerton Police Department
Jill McLaughlin
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Officers with the Fullerton Police Department had a surprise for drivers stopped for minor violations in the last two weeks.

Instead of handing out tickets for broken taillights or other infractions, officers handed out $10 Starbucks gift cards, along with a chat about traffic safety, the department reported on social media Dec. 23.
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.