Dozens of kids spent the day in SWAT trucks, watching how K9s sniff out explosives and learning how to fingerprint with WNY law enforcement agencies.
“It feels like I’m ready to catch some bad guys,” said Madelyn Radder of Cheektowaga.
It was the third time agencies came out to Cayuga Road for Youth and Law Enforcement Day. The goal is to build trust and get children thinking about a career in the force.
Taylor EppsMadelyn started the day with dreams of being a teacher but is now rethinking.
“Because it would feel nice knowing that I helped people and it would help my mental health and it would just feel good,” said Radder.
For many of these kids, these are the people they only see on TV.
Taylor Epps“It changed my perspective looking at the things they drive what they use, what they do, I got to talk to one of them and they said it’s actually pretty fun,” said Kiarah Suazo of Depew.