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Frisco police expand sober-ride voucher program; chief warns of tax scams and misinformation
Summary
Chief David Shilson briefed council on tax season scams, an ongoing TxDOT-funded sober-ride voucher program that has served 45 people, and warned against misinformation around a recent community tragedy; the department also announced plans for a memorial for K9 Amigo.
Frisco Chief of Police David Shilson told the City Council on April 15 that the department continues to see tax-related scams during filing season and urged residents to use IRS resources to avoid fraud.
Shilson also described a local sober-ride voucher program funded in part with a TxDOT grant that provides a $30 ride voucher for residents to reduce impaired driving. He said the program began around the Super Bowl weekend and spring break events, and that 45 people have used vouchers so far.
During council remarks, Shilson addressed recent misinformation circulating about a community tragedy involving a local youth, saying "there has been a lot of inaccurate information related to this tragedy." He cautioned residents to rely on official updates and noted the presence of outside actors and social-media accounts that may amplify false claims.
The chief also announced the recent death of K9 Amigo from cancer and said the department held a procession; a memorial service is planned, with details expected to be released to the public next week.
Shilson closed the department’s monthly report by recognizing multiple staff groups during April observances — including animal services, victim advocates, records staff and telecommunicators — and invited questions from council.
