Press Release

Getting Arizonans Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) Event

Date:

10/06/2009

Summary:

This is an annual event in Arizona now held in the month of October, where local area law enforcement agencies along with fire & rescue agencies bring some of their equipment to show the public.

Contact:

Sgt. Clint NorredPublic Information OfficerQuality Assurance
 

Yuma, AZ –

  • When: October 10, 2009 @ 5:00 to 8:00 pm
  • Where: Yuma Palms Mall (In front of Target)

This is an annual event in Arizona now held in the month of October, where local area law enforcement agencies along with fire & rescue agencies bring some of their equipment to show the public.  Law enforcement officers & rescue personnel will be available to meet and talk with the public about a variety of topics such as, safety programs, careers in law enforcement, fire & EMS services and public safety issues.

There will be raffle drawings, hotdogs, sodas and chips in limited supply provided by the Target Store.

There will be local, county, city, and federal agencies represented.  We will also have two to four helicopters at the event, along with many other vehicle and departmental displays.

This is a great opportunity for you, your family and friends to come out and greet your local 1st responders and get an up close look at some of the equipment used in their operations.

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