Fresno Police Department Spreads Holiday Cheer

by Alan Smithee

In a heartwarming collaboration with Fresno and Central Unified School Districts, the Fresno Police Department organized a joyful event aimed at sharing holiday spirit with students and their families. This initiative focused on acknowledging students who have demonstrated significant academic improvement throughout the school year.

On Monday evening, around 80 students from Fresno Unified, accompanied by their parents, gathered at Fresno High School. The school district and police department joined forces to celebrate those students who have made remarkable progress in their studies this year.

“We left it to the schools to help us select these students based on improvements in academics, citizenship, or social skills. We wanted to treat them to a special night,” stated Fresno Police Deputy Chief Mindy Castro during an interview with local news outlets.

The excitement reached new heights as everyone eagerly anticipated a ride on the Polar Xpress trolley, which would take them down Fresno’s beautifully decorated Christmas Tree Lane. Before the adventure began, Santa Claus made a brief appearance, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

That night, many local students and their families boarded the “Fresno Area Polar Express,” which comprised a specially converted express bus and three trolleys. Fresno police officers took on the role of Santa’s helpers, guiding the Polar Express along the twinkling Christmas Tree Lane. At the end of the ride, students and their families were invited back the Fresno High School for more fun.