Police and Public Safety Expo is Coming to Livingston Tomorrow

The Annual Essex County Police and Public Safety Expo will be at the , on Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see live demonstrations and displays throughout the mall from local, county, state and federal agencies.

The Expo will also present numerous safety programs, including the Kid Care Child ID Program, sponsored by the , which provides parents with an opportunity to have their child fingerprinted by the as well as obtain photos for identification purposes.

“The Expo is hosted and sponsored by the Essex County Crime Prevention Officer’s Association” reported Gary Mankowitz, president. “This event not only helps inform the public on what is involved in providing the community with safety and security on a daily basis, but it also provides a networking opportunity for the different agencies throughout Essex County who volunteer their time for this Police and Public Safety Expo.”

Last year’s Expo featured nearly 40 participating organizations, appearances by Batman and McGruff the Crime Dog, canine and mounted police units, law enforcement and fire department vehicles, child seat safety inspections, the St. Barnabas Fire Safety House, and the landing of the New Jersey State Police NorthSTAR helicopter.

National Police Week ends on Peace Officer Memorial Day on May 15. The day was created in 1961, and signed into law by President John F. Kennedy, to remind the public of the dangers and sacrifices of America’s law enforcement Officers.

It is estimated that on average one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 53 hours. Nearly 19,000 U.S. law enforcements officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the safety of its citizens.