By Mike McCombs
The Island News
The Beaufort Police Department is holding its first Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 1901 Boundary Street.
The event is meant to be “fun and informative,” giving citizens the opportunity to meet members of the department and gain a better understanding of what they do.
“The Open House is for the community to interact with officers in a non-enforcement capacity so they can get to the know the people and the jobs of the officers who have the privilege of serving their community,” said Lt. Col. Stephenie Price, Deputy Chief and spokesperson of the Beaufort Police Department. “This is a first ever community event of its kind for the Beaufort Police Department and we hope to engage our citizens, particularly our community children who have questions which they may not get many opportunities to ask. We want to provide an experience of curiosity engagement between them and our officers.”
Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Price said the event will feature giveaways, craft tables, crime and safety information, games, hot dogs and drinks, along with demonstrations of crime scene investigation techniques, courtroom procedures, virtual de-escalation scenarios and the newly established canine unit. Several community partners will be on hand to assist, including CAPA, Exchange Club of Beaufort, Hope Haven and Hopeful Horizons.
“I hope this is an annual event,” Price said. “The officers have really done an excellent job of putting together a great event for the children and the community. They are excited to showcase their work and answer any questions.”
Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
