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Police Station Tour

October 7, 2010 by colbylobrien This week my AHG scouts joined the Bear and Tiger Cub Scouts on a visit to our local police station. The police officers did a wonderful job showing them the facility and telling about their jobs, and all of my kids said that they really enjoyed the tour.

The officers showed the kids the room where they interview people and showed them all of the equipment that they carry around with them all day long.  They then showed the kids the police cars, and, of course, that was a highlight for all of the scouts.  After all, who doesn’t enjoy sirens and flashing lights?!

The next stop was the dispatch center where the scouts got to see where 911 calls come in.  The officers described appropriate and inappropriate use of 911, which is important for kids to know.

The jailer gave the kids quite a tour of the jail.  They got to see the holding cells as well as the different levels of security cells.  They saw the kitchen and the library as well and took a peek at how prisoners visit their guests through a little window.

My kids all agree that the jail is an isolated, boring, and unattractive place.  On the way home, though, we discussed why they are needed and why we so appreciate and respect the police.  It was a good experience for all.





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