Columbus Police Department making positive impact in local neighborhoods

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Positive stories to keep coming out of the Columbus Police Department.

Officer Haley Dykes was seen throwing a football around with local children in one of the Columbus neighborhoods.

The police department applauded its officer saying the kids really enjoyed meeting and playing with her. Officer Dykes posted a picture with the kids and they all had big smiles.

Last week, another police officer was seen helping a stranded driver as he pumped gas into her vehicle.