Last night, Apex Police Department took to social media with a playful update that melded seasonal joviality with community engagement, announcing they were officially tracking a very important individual leaving the North Pole, a detail they shared in a festive social media post captured on their Facebook page.
In a post by the Apex Police Department, they described Santa Claus as having zero traffic violations on record and speeding around in his sleigh led by eight or possibly nine reindeer, officers were on the lookout for increased rooftop activity unusual chimney sightings and the distinct sound of bells at late hours, though they reassured the public that no calls were necessary as it was all part of a "friendly, well-documented operation." The department confirmed that Santa had full clearance to land on rooftops, and jokingly approved cookies as fuel stations, with the light-hearted note that they preferred donuts, and gently nudged children and those young at heart to get in bed early to avoid Santa having to reroute his path.
Their message came with an additional piece of advice for parents, to ensure the NORAD tracker app was charged and ready so families could follow the jolly old elf’s progress as he made his magical deliveries around the globe which is an annual tradition that brings communities together, offers a sense of wonder for children and allows for a shared experience of anticipation and joy in tracking Santa’s globe-trotting journey.
The Apex Police Department ended its message by wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas Eve while noting they would continue monitoring the skies. The post referenced the NORAD Tracks Santa program, a holiday tradition that began in 1955 after a misprinted advertisement led children to call the Continental Air Defense Command instead of Santa. The tradition later became an annual effort by NORAD to track Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve. The program uses volunteers, military personnel, and tools such as radar and satellites to provide updates on Santa’s location.
