The Pittsfield Police Department has found a unique way to connect with the community and used the Fourth of July to kick the whole thing off.
It’s been a couple years in the making, but Operation Copsicle is officially a go.
“There is no easier way to reach out to kids than through ice cream,” said Officer Darren Derby. “The ice cream just gets them there and that’s when you can have a conversation and they can ask you about things.”
