EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Police Department is inviting the public to a free and family-friendly celebration that will commemorate 152 years of its dedicated service to the community.
The Police Department says its “152 in Blue” event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the El Paso Police Academy at 2300 Scenic Drive.
The community is encouraged to attend, meet officers, participate in hands-on safety activities, and enjoy live demonstrations, the Police Department said.
The event will feature food trucks, music, fitness activities, and more.
The Police Department has also provided a timeline of events for Saturday, which includes the following:
- 10 a.m.– Doors open
- 10:30 a.m. – MixxedFit session with Officer Sam Medina
- 11:30 a.m. – SWAT Team demonstration
- 12:30 p.m. – Bomb Squad demonstration
- 1:30 p.m. – COMSAR demonstration
- 2:30 p.m. – K9 Unit demonstration
- 1 p.m. through 3 p.m. – Live music by Officer Arturo Morales
Limited parking is available on Scenic Drive and traffic on Scenic Drive will be one-way from east to west. Those who are planning on parking or dropping people off should enter through the east location near Wheeling Ave. Additional parking will be available near the Police Headquarters at 911 N. Raynor Street, with free shuttle transportation to and from the academy provided throughout the day, the Police Department said.
“The El Paso Police Department was established on May 17, 1873, and has since remained committed to public safety and community engagement. In honor of this milestone, the department is hosting an open event at the El Paso Police Academy to showcase various units and programs that support and protect the city every day,” the Police Department said.
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