Tulsa Police Foundation

Meals Instead of Tickets

When Officer David Flannigan pulled over Sherry Glover, he discovered her car’s tail light was out and she had 11 active traffic warrants—with her two children sitting in the backseat. Instead of writing another ticket, Officer Flannigan chose compassion. He sent Sherry and her kids home not with citations, but with meals to ease their burden. For this family, kindness replaced punishment, showing the community that officers are there to help, not just enforce.