Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Phoenix Police Host “Bring Your Kid to Work Day”

WHO: Phoenix Police Department provides activities on “Bring Your Kid to Work Day”

WHAT: Funds raised at the event will go to benefit the family of Officer Brian Howe, who is suffering from Lou Gerhig’s disease.

WHEN: Thursday, June 18, 2009
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Phoenix Police Air Support Unit
102 E. Deer Valley Rd. (North side of Deer Valley Rd. at Central Ave)

Follow the road to the north where you will be greeted by a Police Explorer who will be working the gate to direct the media into specific areas to park and set up.

The Phoenix Police Department is planning a day of demonstrations and activities for the annual “Bring Your Kid to Work Day” on June 18, 2009. The events will take place at our Air Support Unit, located at 102 E. Deer Valley Road, beginning at 10:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Demonstrations and activities include: K-9’s, Bomb Squad, Motorcycle Officers, Helicopters, Mounted Patrol Unit, PPD Race Car, SAU, McGruff, Dive Unit, FATS and more. There will be a Burger Burn with all proceeds going to the family of Officer Brian Howe, who has been suffering from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, (Lou Gerhig’s disease).