Owensboro police host first ‘police in the park' of the summer
Patrol officers and detectives grilled free meals, talked and answered questions.
One woman says she brought her 5-year-old granddaughter after noticing her uneasiness around police.
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'I live in the middle of town, and we don't have a lot of police activity. So, I just want her to feel safe and be able to go up to a policeman and say 'help' if she needs help,' says Susan Hall, who attended the event.
A mobile resource unit also offered information on food insecurity, housing, employment, and more. Officials say they hope to host 3 more Police in the Park events before the summer is over.
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