TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Sirens, police cars and K-9 demonstrations drew dozens of families to Lincoln Park Tuesday morning, but the Town of Tonawanda Police Department hopes children leave with something even more meaningful — a positive relationship with the officers who serve their community.
The department’s Little Police Academy kicked off for the summer Tuesday, inviting children and their families to spend an hour learning about police work while playing games, meeting officers and interacting with police K-9s and Lucy, the town’s therapy dog.
Detective Michelle McCormick said the program is designed to help children see officers as approachable members of the community while encouraging them to get outside and stay active…