Boardman resident sparks campaign to support police

BOARDMAN

At a time when police departments and their practices are in the national spotlight, some Boardman residents are expressing support for their police force.

“The past several months, random strangers will come up and say thank you to me, in light of everything that’s going on in the country,” said Ptl. Jeff Lytle as he did his daily school walk-throughs today.

One township resident recently expressed his support by donating thousands of car bumper magnets to the township as a thank you to the police and fire departments. The magnets feature police and fire department logos around the phrase “Proud Supporter of Boardman Township Safety Services.”

“He said there’s just not enough appreciation that goes around,” township Trustee Brad Calhoun said of the donor, who wished to remain anonymous.

The resident reportedly encountered township police after they investigated a crime at his house.

Read more about the matter in Friday's Vindicator oro on Vindy.com.