Sheriff's Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov
Gordon Ramsay
Sheriff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 1, 2024
Media Contact: Deputy Brock Kick
(218) 780-3250
Kids, Cops, and Cars free event is May 16 in Virginia
Squad cars and other law enforcement vehicles, K-9s and more will be on display during the third annual Kids, Cops and Cars event on the Iron Range. The free, family-friendly celebration is Thursday, May 16, 4-7 p.m., at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 821 South 9th Avenue in Virginia.
As the name suggests, Kids, Cops and Cars is an opportunity for children and families to meet local law enforcement officers, see emergency vehicles up close, watch various demonstrations including from law enforcement K-9s, and more. Free goodie bags will be provided while supplies last. Food will be available for purchase through ITMEC concessions and a local food truck.
The event is hosted by the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office and Viriginia Police Department and will also include representatives and activities from about 10 other local law enforcement agencies.
"We are excited to bring this event back to Virginia, which is where we first held it," said St. Louis County Deputy Sheriff Brock Kick. "But we have law enforcement from around the region involved, so we hope to see kids and families from throughout the Iron Range join us for the fun activities planned."
“This is always such a fun event - for families and for our officers," said Virginia Police Lt. John Swenson. "It's a great opportunity to connect with kids and the communities we serve, and let them learn more about the people and the equipment we use to protect them."
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