FORT PIERCE — Fishing rods, friendly competition and plenty of smiles helped bring local youth and law enforcement together during the inaugural Cops & Bobbers Youth Fishing Event at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club on June 11.
Hosted by the Fort Pierce Police Department in partnership with the Fort Pierce Yacht Club and the Fort Pierce Sportfishing Club, the free event gave children the opportunity to spend the day fishing alongside officers while learning new skills and building relationships.
For Fort Pierce Police Captain Brian MacNaught, the event was designed to create positive interactions outside of emergency situations…