The Rosepine Police Department recently received a donation of comfort items from a Louisiana-based youth nonprofit organization, Lila’s Patrol Pals.

According to the department, Officer Hext met with Lila and members of her organization, who delivered several boxes of donated stuffed animals intended for use by first responders when assisting children in crisis situations.

Lila’s Patrol Pals is a child-led nonprofit founded by 9-year-old Lila, inspired by her father’s work in law enforcement. The organization collects, cleans, and distributes donated stuffed animals to local police officers and firefighters, who keep them in patrol units to help comfort children during emergencies.

Rosepine Police said the items will be distributed among officers and kept in vehicles to provide reassurance to children during stressful or traumatic events.

The department expressed appreciation for the donation and thanked Lila for her efforts, noting they look forward to continued visits and partnership with Lila’s Patrol Pals.