DUNDALK, Md (WJZ) — Some Baltimore County police officers were on a special assignment Friday to spread some love ahead of Valentine’s Day.
The officers from the Dundalk precinct paid a visit to local nursing homes.
READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In AreaIn a tweet, the department said its “Cupid Crew” stopped by the nursing homes with cards and treats for the residents.
The #BCoPD Dundalk Precinct Cupid Crew stopped by local nursing homes to drop off cards and treats for the residents! 💌 #ValentinesDay2021 ^NL pic.twitter.com/KJ3KMXuBrF
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) February 12, 2021
Joy Lepola Stewart, the director of the department’s public affairs section, said the visits were designed to help lift residents’ spirits after an isolating year due to visitor restrictions put in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many seniors have experienced a hard year in senior living facilities due to the pandemic and visitor restrictions. Our “Cupid Crews” are looking to lift their spirits #valentinesday2021@BaltCoPolice pic.twitter.com/nCDV4HdgGe
READ MORE: 70-Year-Old Baltimore County Landmark The Milton Inn Reopens With New Management, Menu— JoyLepolaStewart (@jlepolastewart) February 12, 2021
Police Chief Melissa Hyatt said the officers’ visits were well-received by the residents.
MORE NEWS: Fraudsters Claimed Up To $2 Billion In Unemployment Benefits, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot SaysThroughout the day, @BaltCoPolice visited several long term care facilities to drop off Valentine’s Day cards and treats to residents. They received a great welcome from the staff and residents as they waved from outside. pic.twitter.com/N2qg1ksDNB
— Melissa Hyatt (@ChiefMHyatt) February 12, 2021
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