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Local Police Issue Free Slurpee Coupons for Good Behavior
Sonoma, CA (April 14, 2016) - Each year, 7-Eleven,Inc. helps thousands of local police officers recognize the good guys, especially the young ones. For the 21st year, 7-Eleven is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the country to distribute free Slurpee drink coupons through Operation Chill, it’s popular community-service program.

Big-city departments and small-town forces alike use the Slurpee coupons to enhance relations with the young people of their cities by rewarding them for good deeds, positive activities and acts of kindness.

The Sonoma Police Department is excited to once again partner with 7-Eleven and the community for this promotion and we look forward to issuing the coupons in the coming days. The deputies of the Sonoma Police Department always enjoy interacting with the Sonoma youth in a positive way and having an opportunity to reward good behavior.

Operation Chill was developed by 7-Eleven to positively reward and encourage good behavior by kids during the hot summer months, when communities may experience increases in loitering, shoplifting and graffiti, and to support law enforcement agencies’ community relations projects.

Since the program’s inception in 1995, more than 15 million Operations Chill coupons have been distributed to hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country in areas where 7-Eleven operates stores. During 2016, up to 1.28 million coupons will be issued nationally; 400 of those will be distributed in (city), most during the summer months and back-to-school season.

Begun in Philadelphia to give law enforcement officers a positive reason to interact with children and teens, Operation Chill has expanded to cities across the country. Through Operation Chill, law enforcement officers from participating local police and sheriff’s departments can “ticket” youngsters caught in the act of doing good with Slurpee beverage coupons. Appropriate ”offenses” might include helping another person, deterring crime, or participating in a positive activity in the community. Each coupon can be redeemed for a small Slurpee drink at participating 7-Eleven stores.

“I don’t know who likes the Operation Chill program more, police officers or kids,” said Mark Stinde, 7-Eleven Vice President of Asset Protection. “Police officers have told us they love having a positive reason to approach kids and surprise them with a Slurpee coupon, just for being good citizens.”

“With nearly 400 Slurpee coupons available to distribute in Sonoma through Operation Chill, we hope to see a great deal of good behavior from kids in the community.”

7-Elevn’s proprietary Slurpee semi-frozen carbonated beverage is celebrating its 50th birthday this year with ongoing promotions and celebrations. The iconic drink has generational appeal with slurpers both young and old. More than a half-million Slurpee drinks are purchased each day during the summer at 7-Eleven stores across the country.