Sequim police host public safety fair next weekend

SEQUIM — About 30 booths with information about crime prevention, disaster preparedness, personal safety and senior resources will be featured at the Sequim Police Department’s Fifth Annual Public Safety Fair on Saturday, Oct. 16.

The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Guy Cole Convention Center at Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave.

Local, state and federal agencies will provide information from booths inside the center, while emergency vehicles will be parked outside for children to explore.

“This is an outreach event for all agencies represented,” said Officer Maris Turner, Sequim Police Department spokeswoman.

“Our goal is to reach as many people as possible.”

Police vehicles and fire trucks will be displayed. A Coast Guard helicopter will land. New this year will be Washington’s Most Wanted vehicle.

The Sequim Masonic Lodge will offer a chip identification system for children.

A clinic will be set up to inspect and install car seats and CarFit “helping the mature driver find the best fit” at the Sequim Skate Park.

Sequim Police Department K-9 Chase and K-9 Officer Mike Hill will provide a demonstration in the afternoon.

Participating agencies include Sequim Code Enforcement, PenCom, Clallam County Juvenile Services, Clallam County Department of Emergency Management, Clallam County Fire District 3, Clallam County Sheriff’s Department — which oversees a search-and-rescue team, boat patrol and DUI task force — State Patrol, Sequim Masonic Lodge, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Crime Stoppers, Health and Human Services, Senior Information and Assistance, Olympic Ambulance, Healthy Families of Clallam County, Border Patrol, Security Services, American Red Cross, KSQM-Sequim Community Broadcasting, CarFit, Washington’s Most Wanted and ARES/RACES.