PANAMA CITY BEACH: Beach police Sgt. James Dinse says he believes it’s vital for young people to accept it as truth with law enforcement officials and first responders.
To tame that relationship, the Panama City Beach Police Department is preparing to present Cops ‘n Kids at Frank Brown Park on November 12, 10 a. m. M. A 2 p. m.
It will mark the 28th edition of Cops ‘n Kids on the beach and the first time the branch has hosted the occasion since 2017. It was interrupted by category five Hurricane Michael in October 2018 and then by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are very excited about this event,” said Dinse, who is also the event coordinator. “The event is designed to build this positive relationship between (police) and other young people in the hope that there can be a family. “as a culture among (them). “
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A raffle will choose 10 young people to get a loose bike. Cops ‘n Kids attendees will receive free food, T-shirts and other swags from the police branch.
Equipment used by law enforcement and first responders will be on display. These police drones and motorcycles. There will also be K-9 police demonstrations.
“Our commitment and determination to the youth in our network is at the point of keeping young people free of drugs and violence,” Dinse said. “This promotes that. “
Dinse also said he expected the occasion to bring together more than 2,000 children, which he described as a typical turnout in recent years.
Debbie Ingram, a spokeswoman for Panama City Beach, said protecting the lives and property of local citizens is “of paramount importance” to the city council.
Like Dinse, Ingram said occasions like Cops ‘n Kids establish the link between local police and network members.
“Cops. ‘n Kids is a wonderful networking occasion that allows our citizens to meet directly with law enforcement, see what they are doing, communicate their concerns to them, and get their questions answered,” she wrote in an email. Uniformed men and women are also ambassadors for the city, and their interactions with the network help the network bond.
“Events like these build trust and allow our young citizens to perceive that they can count on a police officer for help. “