Police hand out popsicles to kids at Lampkin Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Police “Popsicle Patrol” is visiting some of the city’s parks this week.

Today, officers surprised kids at Lampkin Park with popsicles to cool off on a hot day.

Kids were excited about the treats. One little boy said he thought the police were there to arrest someone and was happy to find out the officers were handing out popsicles instead.

The patrol will continue throughout the rest of the week at local parks.

You can find out when and where police will be handing out frozen treats by following the Bowling Green Police Department Facebook page.