Miami Gardens Police surprises drivers with traffic stops to give away turkeys in annual tradition

Commuters across Miami Gardens were treated to a holiday surprise as officers conducted traffic stops to distribute turkeys. Flashing police lights usually mean bad news for drivers. Instead of getting a ticket, though, many were surprised to learn Miami Gardens Police officers were handing out turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving Thursday morning. Caught me off-guard. I m thinking, Oh, my God, what have I done wrong now? but no, I see, said a motorist. I thought I committed an infraction, but I was really humbled by them giving me a turkey. In lieu of them giving it to me, I m gonna donate it back to somebody, said a driver, who planned to spread the goodwill to others. It s the sixth year the department has conducted the giveaway. With how busy many families can be around the holiday season, officials say this is one way to help out their community. Now they don t have to think about how are they going to pay in order to put some food on the table during Thanksgiving,