South Gwinnett News

City of Snellville issued the following announcement on May 25.

The Snellville Police Department is hosting its annual Public Safety night from 6 to 8 p.m. June 8 at T.W. Briscoe Park.

Members of the Snellville Police Department will be out in force and encourage citizens bring the family for some fun and get information on protecting yourself, your family, your pets, your home and business, and your personal identity. 

The event is free and all are encouraged to attend. Area mascots will be on hand, along with activities to entertain children. Food and refreshments will be sold.  

Police vehicles with anti-crime accessories, tactical equipment and weapons and the Special Response Team will be on display. County police and fire equipment personnel will be on hand to meet the community. Emergency Medical Service officials and first responders will be available with information.

Demonstrations by the Snellville K-9 Officers will show off their skills.

Officers will demonstrate how to manage a traffic stop. Exhibitors will be providing information on personal safety, pet security gun safety and training, and financial security.

There will be information on road safety for adults, teens and young children. The event is sponsored by the Snellville Police Department and the Snellville Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association.