The Season of Giving: Cops giving out free Starbucks gift cards!
Apparently cops in a town in California have been instructed by their managers and higher ups to find people who are doing absolutely nothing wrong, and have them pullover and reward them for being good citizens of the law by giving them $5 gift certificates to Starbucks. Seriously.
I guess those law abiding motorists will have nothing to fear if they spot flashing red lights in their mirrors in the Sacramento suburb in which the 'reward' is taking place.
Supposedly a traffic officer came up with this controversial idea in order to "promote the holiday spirit and enhance goodwill between the traffic unit and the motoring public," police Sgt. Tim Curran said.
I don't know about you, but the hassle of being pulled over (not to mention the anxiety that ensues and unfortunate delay) are hardly worth the $5 Starbucks card in my opinion. If, on the other hand, you get pulled over on your way to Starbucks, you might want to be extra kind to the policeman/woman and ask them if they give an extra one for your companion sitting in the passenger seat. After all, what does $5 buy you at Starbucks these days? A latte?
I guess those law abiding motorists will have nothing to fear if they spot flashing red lights in their mirrors in the Sacramento suburb in which the 'reward' is taking place.
Supposedly a traffic officer came up with this controversial idea in order to "promote the holiday spirit and enhance goodwill between the traffic unit and the motoring public," police Sgt. Tim Curran said.
I don't know about you, but the hassle of being pulled over (not to mention the anxiety that ensues and unfortunate delay) are hardly worth the $5 Starbucks card in my opinion. If, on the other hand, you get pulled over on your way to Starbucks, you might want to be extra kind to the policeman/woman and ask them if they give an extra one for your companion sitting in the passenger seat. After all, what does $5 buy you at Starbucks these days? A latte?
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