CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — More than 500 community members came together Saturday night for the annual ‘Evening With Heroes’ event, hosted by the Chula Vista Police Foundation. The gathering not only honored members of the Chula Vista Police Department but also gave residents a chance to connect with the men and women who serve their city.
“This is really important to connect with your community, and the community wants to be a part of the police department. Every year this grows,” said one attendee.
The event, entering 12 years, offered a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. Families explored forensic tools, learned about fingerprint analysis, and even saw the department’s drone technology used in real-life, life-saving situations…