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Milwaukee Brewers team up with Wis. PDs to share baseball cards with kids

The initiative will distribute 1,000 packs of Brewers-themed trading cards to 30 law enforcement departments statewide to be shared with children in their communities

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A cheese head is shown in the Milwaukee Brewers dugout before their game against the Boston Red Sox during a baseball game Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers are expanding their popular trading card print program in partnership with local law enforcement, aiming to foster positive connections between officers and youth across Wisconsin, WKOW reported.

The initiative will distribute 1,000 packs of Brewers-themed trading cards to 30 law enforcement departments statewide. The comic book-style cards feature players including Christian Yelich, Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick, William Contreras, Brice Turang and Joey Ortiz.

“We have received such great feedback from law enforcement and fans alike, appreciating the impact the Brewers trading card print program has in the community,” said Rick Schlesinger, Brewers president of business operations.

Agencies in cities such as Milwaukee, Janesville, Sun Prairie and Platteville will begin distributing the cards to local youth in June. The Brewers plan to expand the program further in future seasons.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com