Events

Collage of photos from police community events including the Honor Guard for Memorial Day


Upcoming Events & Programs

Learn more about community events hosted by our department. Hope to see you there!

Citizens Police Academy

Subscribe to City ENews to be notified about future sessions of this popular program.

National Night Out

Our annual community get-together offers music, food, and entertainment plus the opportunity to learn from the experts — our firefighter/paramedics and police officers — about personal safety. Stay tuned for information about our 2026 event!

Summer Youth Police Academy

This unforgettable summer experience returns for 2025! A week of connectiona nd community with classes led by our officers on topics relating to policing in the community, including meaningful conversation about youth and police issues. Lunch is provided. Stay tuned for information about our 2026 youh academy.

Community Events

Our officers also regularly attend events hosted by our Recreation Department and other community events, including block parties. 

Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade

Monday, May 25, 2026

Join our officers and Honor Guard at the City's annual commemoration honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. The ceremony starts at 9 am on the front lawn of City Hall. The parade immediately follows and proceeds in the westbound lane of Van Aken Blvd. from City Hall to the Van Aken Distric.

Touch-a-Truck 

Saturday, September 20, 8 am-12 pm

Join us at the Van Aken District to check out a variety of police vehicles, as well as vehicles from other City departments, like Fire and Public Works. Note, 9-10 am is "sensory" hour with no sirens or flashing lights.

Summer Block Parties

Residents can request a visit from a squad car during a summertime block party when completing the block party request form. We love invites!