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PHOENIX - Members of the Arizona Army National Guard supported the City of Mesa Police Department’s 2016 Family Appreciation Day here, Feb. 20, at the Mesa Police Training Facility.
More than 2,500 police department personnel and their families were treated to an amazing day of fun and food including a chance to sit in a UH-60 Black Hawk and climb a rock wall provided by the Arizona Army National Guard Recruiting.
“Today is a great opportunity to show how the Arizona Army National Guard works with our civilian partners like the Mesa Police Department in Defense Support to Civil Authorities missions, which is part of the overall Army Guard mission,” said Chief Warrant 3 Richard Klauer, an instructor pilot with 2-285th Aviation Regiment.
DSCA is the process by which United States military assets and personnel can be used to assist in missions normally carried out by civil authorities. These missions have included: responses to natural and man-made disasters, law enforcement support, special events, and other domestic activities.
Event coordinator Barbara McReynolds explained that the event is in its eighth year and is designed to honor the men, women and families of the Mesa Police Department, who are dedicated to protecting and serving our community.
“This event is an opportunity for the community to show support to the men and women of our department and applaud their service,” McReynolds said. “It really means a lot to have members of the military here today to help us.”
Klauer said the event was a great opportunity to support law enforcement officers and their families.
The public doesn’t have to wait for official appreciation days to thank officers, McReynolds says. Other ideas are to send a card of support to local law enforcement or share a positive story about law enforcement on social media.
“Most importantly, if you see a police officer, thank a police officer,” said Klauer.
Along with the Guardsmen, more than 90 vendors, multiple restaurants providing free samples, a kid’s zone with a bounce house, petting zoo and pony rides, along with the police specialty vehicles on display and a small car show kept the families entertained.
| Date Taken: | 02.06.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 03.22.2016 20:11 |
| Story ID: | 193195 |
| Location: | GILBERT, ARIZONA, US |
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