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- The Orange County Sheriff's Office launched an ice cream truck initiative funded with $90,000 seized from drug dealers.
- Sheriff John Mina says the program builds trust with local youth by offering free treats in a positive setting.
- The initiative allows deputies to engage with children in neighborhoods where police interactions are negative.
- Other law enforcement agencies have expressed interest in replicating the program.
- Strawberry shortcake emerged as a favorite.
