Eyes on Carson City: Cops and Kids Safe Streets Open House at CCSO
The 14th annual Cops and Kids Open House at the Carson City Sheriff's Office (CCSO) started at 10 a.m. Saturday morning and runs until 2 p.m. today.
The family friendly event, held each May in front of the CCSO at 911 East Missed Street, is billed locally as the safest street party in the Nevada state capital, draws dozens of families and hundreds of children for free fun, educational and interactive activities.
A barbecue put on by the Kiwanis Club features hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as refreshments.
A petting zoo by The Littlest Things features miniature horses, goats and ducks.
Families can participate in a scavenger hunt in and around the CCSO.
There are also music, dancing and games along with numerous law enforcement displays, including search and rescue, K9 units, motorcycle patrol unit, the Sheriff's horse mounted patrol, and SWAT team.
Other community partners at today's event include the CCSO DARE program, Partnership Carson City, Carson City CASA, Carson City Library, Nevada Division of Child and Family Services, and many others.
Cops and Kids is made possible through the sponsorships of Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, Grocery Outlet, the Kiwanis Club, American Family Insurance - Kadee Mason Agency, Jamba Juice, Sun Spot Tanning, Dan Kim Rock-it Productions, Northern Nevada Coin, Emblem Club, Monarch Direct, Downtown Carson City Business Association, Liz's Biz, Shelter Insurance - Max Macedo; ORH LLC, a construction company; and RCM Realty.
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