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Community OutreachSeptember 25, 20268 min read

Not Just Something to Color: The Overlooked Value of Coloring Books in Community Outreach

A well-designed coloring book can give an officer a natural way to start a conversation with a child, reinforce an important safety lesson, and leave a family with a positive memory of law enforcement. The book is only paper — what matters is what we do with it.

Richard Williamson

Deputy Sheriff · Founder, Community Outreach Programs, LLC

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