Maurice Police Chief kicks off program to thank good drivers

MAURICE — Chief of Police Guy Nerren and his officers work to keep the streets of the Village of Maurice safe.
Those who help make that job easier do not go unnoticed. Now, Nerren wants to thank people who are operating safely while traveling through Maurice.
During Wednesday night’s regular Maurice Board of Aldermen meeting, Nerren announced the “Operation Safe Streets” program.
“It’s a new program I’m kicking off,” Nerren said. “You see our guys out there on Maurice Avenue and the side streets, enforcing the laws. They are trying keep the streets safe for everyone who comes into our village. Not only are we seeing the people who break the laws, we are observing people who are obeying the laws. If we see someone come to a complete stop or drive slowly in our school zone, for example, what I want to do is stop those people, and issue them a gift card to a local business.
“We want them to know that it is not going unnoticed that they are helping to keep our streets safe.”
Nerren said he hopes this is something that can help build a stronger relationship between the department and community. Nerren thanked the community businesses that have donated to the new program. Those include Hebert’s Specialty Meats, Hardy’s Cleaners, Southend Country Mart, Petit Engines, Salon De Ville & Spa, Chill House, Snap Fitness, Village Hair Salon, Louisiana Range Gun Club, Nunu’s, Patriot Inn, Le Marche’, Crawfish Hot Tub, G&H Tire, Mendoza Ford, Anytime Fitness and Crew Cuts.
“They have all given me items to help get this program kicked off,” Nerren said. “This would not be possible without the participation of the businesses.”
Nerren said he would gladly welcome help from other businesses that want to be involved.
“I started going around to the businesses on April 1,” Nerren explained. “If I missed someone, please contact me. I don’t want to leave anyone out who wants to participate in the program.”
Thanks to the program, people traveling through Maurice may now leave with a perk, assuming they are doing what they are supposed to be doing.
“I’m inviting everyone to come on down and see if you can get caught obeying the law,” Nerren said.