Community
Give Safe Give Smart campaign endorses safety for the community and continued support to local organizations for those in need.
DETAILS:
The Holiday season is fast approaching, and we can expect to see more people on the road. Recently there is an increase in people at intersections asking for donations for various reasons. There is also an increase in pedestrians being struck by vehicles. Here are things everyone should be mindful of when driving or walking:
• It is dangerous and illegal to stop in traffic to give money to pedestrians. This disrupts the normal flow of traffic and may cause crashes.
• Some panhandlers may be taking advantage of people with good hearts.
• There are safer ways to donate that provide money to agencies that work directly with people in our community who need food or housing.
• Giving money to local charities ensures that your donation dollars are spent on services to help those in need.
The need is real, so please continue to give—just not on the streets.
If you would like a comprehensive list of nonprofits in Amarillo that directly work with the people in need of food or housing you can contact Community Development at 806-378-3098, or the Amarillo Police Public Information Office at 806-378-4257.
Give Safe Give Smart campaign endorses safety for the community and continued support to local organizations for those in need. 
AMARILLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA/PUBLIC RELEASE
DATE: November 3, 2022
TIME: N/A
CASE NUMBER: N/A
INCIDENT TYPE: Amarillo Police warn drivers about the dangers of stopping in the roadway.
OFFICER SUBMITTING RELEASE: Martin Birkenfeld-Chief of Police; Sgt. Carla Burr-PIO
DETAILS:
The Holiday season is fast approaching, and we can expect to see more people on the road. Recently there is an increase in people at intersections asking for donations for various reasons. There is also an increase in pedestrians being struck by vehicles. Here are things everyone should be mindful of when driving or walking:
• It is dangerous and illegal to stop in traffic to give money to pedestrians. This disrupts the normal flow of traffic and may cause crashes.
• Some panhandlers may be taking advantage of people with good hearts.
• There are safer ways to donate that provide money to agencies that work directly with people in our community who need food or housing.
• Giving money to local charities ensures that your donation dollars are spent on services to help those in need.
The need is real, so please continue to give—just not on the streets.
If you would like a comprehensive list of nonprofits in Amarillo that directly work with the people in need of food or housing you can contact Community Development at 806-378-3098, or the Amarillo Police Public Information Office at 806-378-4257.
Address/Location
Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 806-378-4257
Carla Burr
Public Information Office
[email protected]
806-378-4257
