ALMOST 400 people ventured down to McNamara Reserve at Myrtleford yesterday for a meet and greet the Victorian Police.
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The event was organised by the Myrtleford Youth Blue Light committee and included the full range of police vehicles from dirt bikes to highway patrol cars, a police boat and a helicopter.
Music was provided by 14 members of the Victorian Police Pipe Band from Melbourne as well as school bands from Marian College and the Myrtleford Secondary College.
Organiser Sen-Constable Rachael Kelly, from Myrtleford police, said everyone who visited thought the day was a great idea and it allowed people an important insight into the world of policing.
“And it was a big hit with the kids,” Sen-Constable Kelly said.
Constable T. Bear, Balloonatic Bruce, tractor rides and a jumping castle made sure the younger kids didn’t get distracted as older kids looked at the many exhibits.
The Myrtleford Football Club joined in the event by conducting a junior football clinic and at 3pm the police helicopter dropped in, much to the excitement of those who were in attendance.
Wangaratta Sen-Constable Barry Harris was showing off the limited release SS Commodore yellow highway patrol vehicle that will be “getting in the faces of motorists” around the state.
Many car enthusiasts were keen to have a look at the high-powered vehicle and admire its extra police features.
He said the day was a good chance for children to ask police officers questions about their jobs and their equipment.
“The kids ask a lot of good questions and they get in and have a good look about,” Sen-Constable Harris said.
“It’s a really good idea,” he said.