2012 Pinecrest Police Public Safety Day
On Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Pinecrest Police Department will be hosting the 2012 Pinecrest Police Public Safety Day at the Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 Street (US1 & SW 124 Street). Be there at 11:00 a.m. for a “meet and greet” with Pinecrest’s new Police Chief Samuel Ceballos, Jr.
The event is a great opportunity for the community to interact with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, the Miami-Dade Fire Department and other organizations. The event will feature crime prevention vehicles, safety demonstrations, educational displays, children’s activities and child fingerprinting.
The following law enforcement agencies have confirmed their participation: Medley Police Hialeah Gardens Police, Key Biscayne Police, South Miami Police, Coral Gables Police, Miami Police, Miami-Dade Police, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission, U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Miami-Dade Fire Department’s Rescue & Ladder Trucks and the Anti-Venom Unit will also be on display.
Other agencies and organizations that have confirmed their participation include the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers, Police Officer Assistance Trust (POAT), American Automobile Association (AAA), Pinecrest Business Association, SafetyNet by Lojack, OnStar Safety & Navigation Presented by Williamson Cadillac, and many others.
The public will have the opportunity to observe police command vehicles, the Miami-Dade Police Crime Prevention Bus, the Miami-Dade Static Display Helicopter (HELO) as well as other law enforcement vehicles and equipment. There will be K-9 & SWAT Demonstrations by the City of Miami Police and Miami-Dade Police Departments.
Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers will provide free child fingerprinting. Children’s entertainment will include bounce houses, free face painting, and great photo-ops with Police Officers & Fire Fighters. Do not forget to bring your camera!
Admission is free. Complimentary refreshments will be served while supplies last. We will also be accepting an unwrapped, unopened toy for a holiday toy drive.
Additional event parking will be available at the Pinecrest Municipal Center located at 12645 South Dixie Highway connected to Greer Park by a convenient walkway.
Please join us and take this opportunity to learn more about the Pinecrest Police Department and our law enforcement partners. For further information, please contact the event coordinator, Detective Paul Rivera at (305) 234-2100, Ext 382.
