Bribe children to be good? Whatever yer reasoning when it comes to raising children in "our village", I guess.

This is a very good thing. It gives the police the opportunity to approach young people in a non-threatening manner and providing a positive experience with them.

This is very similar to what happened at my kid's school a few years ago. I believe Bryan Pepper, the current School superintendent, was the principal at Glenview Elementary and the when a student was observed doing a good thing like picking up litter or helping a younger student, they were rewarded with a little coupon.

It is called positive reinforcement. Would you rather their only rewards are from destructive behaviors?

Kids aren't taken to the "woodshed" anymore. It is now called "an attitude adjustment centre".

put down the candy and let the little kids go