Celebrating all things police at the Fairfield Police and Community Engagement Day
Over 5,000 people came to Fairfield Showgrounds to check out 30 of the Police Force’s specialist units for their Police and Community Engagement Day, on Saturday.
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Children enjoyed a rare treat as they lapped up the opportunity to pat a police pup as well as get up-close-and-personal with the specialist units of the NSW Police Force.
More than 5000 Sydneysiders came to Fairfield’s Police and Community Engagement Day last Saturday, the largest police display outside of Goulburn Police Academy’s open day.
Police from 30 specialist units, including crime scene investigators, highway patrol, riot squad, dog squad, recruitment and more were on display to answer any questions.
Fairfield Commander, Superintendent Peter Lennon, said the many highlights of the day involved several service providers.
“One of the many highlights was our community realising that police are their friends and are just normal people doing an extraordinary job, always working 24 hours a day to make our community a safe place,” he said.
“I met a man who had just arrived in Australia and needed advice on how to get his overseas plumbing qualification recognised in NSW. He went to the TAFE stall and received advice on recognised learning and he walked away knowing something that seemed difficult, could be solved through one conversation and some advice.
“Some ladies who wanted advice on domestic violence, and were connected with CORE Community Services, a girl who wanted to become a solicitor was referred to the university stall for a course guide and so many people were happy to see the range of community services available to them in this beautiful country. ”
Children were the real winners of the day when they got to sit in police cars and try on riot gear to get a glimpse at what it is like to become a police officer.
Mr Lennon said these events are important for the community.
“It’s important for the community and service providers to mix. This event is evolving — it is not just about police anymore,” Superintendent Lennon said.
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