Clay County patrol deputies are swapping citations for kindness through a new initiative aimed at building trust while keeping roads safer.The “No Ticket, Let’s Fix It” program launched in early July, giving deputies a chance to hand drivers a $10 gift card to a local auto parts store instead of a warning or citation for minor equipment violations such as broken headlights or taillights. Funded entirely by donated gift cards, the effort is designed to foster positive interactions between law enforcement and residents.“This initiative turns the idea of a traffic stop on its head: we’re stopping you not to do enforcement but to help,” said Clay County Sheriff’s Office Public Relations Manager Sarah Boyd. “We want residents to know that our main goal is the safety of our community, not writing tickets.”The idea originated from Community Interaction Sergeant Megan Blackburn, who coordinated the effort before taking...