Dayton Dragons host ‘Police Night' tonight
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dayton Dragons are recognizing local law enforcement officers during tonight's game against the Lansing Lugnuts.
Tonight's game will include several events and activities that will serve as a spotlight for Dayton officers.
Some of these events and activities include the National Anthem, which will be performed by Officer Devin Portis.
Others include the ceremonial first pitch, which will be thrown by the Dayton Police Department's Officer of the Year, Michael Conrads and a touch-a-truck station that will feature 15-foot swat trucks, bomb squad trucks with an interactive bomb squad robot, K-9 vehicles with K-9s, a retro police vehicle, a Dayton Police Department motorcycle and more.
For more information about what's in store, click here. For ticket information, look here.
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