Meet McGruff the crime-fighting dog, tour the Dallas Police Department’s mobile storefront and learn how to protect yourself at the Northeast Operations Division’s May 18 at Safety Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
A variety of crime prevention and fire safety displays will be exhibited at the police department’s Northeast substation, 9915 E. Northwest Highway at Audelia. Last year’s fair drew more than 2,000 people, says Sr. Cpl. Ron Carpenter.
Attractions this year will include the police department’s Bike Patrol, Bomb Squad, Tactical Unit, Mounted Unit and Canine Unit; police motorcycles squad cars and a helicopter; a fire truck; a fire house; and an ambulance.
Local crime watches, volunteers in patrol groups, area hospitals, and other safety-oriented organizations will also give presentations.
Free hot-dogs and soda will be available.
The fair is sponsored by Northeast Organized Neighbors (NEON), a non-profit citizens group focused on reducing crime and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
NEON unites neighborhood crime watches, encouraging them to work together, and tries to enhance the relationships between these crime watches and the police. It also sponsors a sports league that provides role models and support for at-risk youth.
Members of its board of directors are President Larry Jones, Vice President Patty Smith, Secretary Cindy Barrett and Treasurer JJ Pair.
For safety fair information, call the police department at 670-4762 or NEON at 606-5099.
