The teddy bear cops program

In the last week, two elderly women in Ontario have fallen prey to the "grandparent scam" where callers pretend to be family members in trouble with the law and needing money. Northern Ontario Features. Northern Ontario. Sault police warn of 'teddy bear program' scheme.

Sudbury - Sault Ste. Fortunately, no money was lost as all three potential victims declined the request. Ontario students return to the classroom on Jan. Mastro said he got the idea for the program from a magazine story about state troopers in the Midwest who gave teddy bears to two young brothers who had just seen their little brother killed by a car. Mastro said he and his captain approached Panavision Corp.

President John Farrand with the idea at his Woodland Hills office. Officers at the Foothill Division are searching for sponsors so they can launch their own teddy bear program, and Panavision, which also has facilities in Hollywood, has offered to buy teddy bears for the station there.

All Sections. About Us. With so many studies linking childhood trauma to violence, depression, suicide, alcohol, and drug abuse, it is very important that we try to protect the well-being of our children. If you wish to recycle your car and make a difference in the life of a child, please consider participating in the Teddy Bear Cops Program. Operating in conjunction with our car recycling program, the Teddy Bear Cops Program helps children who are in need of comforting after experiencing a traumatic event.

As adults, it is easy to forget how even the smallest things, such as a teddy bear, can elicit a smile from a child. But we have found that when placed in the hands of a child, teddy bears can have a soothing and calming effect.