2008 Public Safety Recognition Day May 17th
Thursday, May 15th, 2008In conjunction with National Police Week, the Des Moines Police Department will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 17th, from 8:00 AM—Noon.
Police equipment from DMPD, other area agencies, as well as the Des Moines Fire Department and the Des Moines International Airport Fire Department will be displayed on the Court Avenue River Bridge.
Displays and demonstrations include:
- DMPD K-9s and Horse Patrol
- Metro STAR tactical equipment
- Des Moines Police Bomb Squad and Bomb Dogs
- Des Moines Fire Department emergency equipment
- Des Moines International Airport Fire Department/132nd Fighter Wing
- Iowa Army National Guard Blackhawk Helicopter landing
- Tours of DMPD, including the DMPD Hall of History
- Drug awareness and crime prevention information – “Legal Limit” Display
- Turn in unwanted fireworks, ammunition, and firearms
- McGruff the Crime Dog will also be on patrol!
Come and enjoy the nearby Farmer’s Market and get to know people who make our community a safer place to live and work!
For More Information Contact Lt. Todd Dykstra at 237-1583