SEE THE PHOTOS — Cops N Kids brings out families across Orange County
Published 2:57 pm Friday, June 7, 2024
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Sheriff Jimmy Lane Mooney and Detective Chad Bradberry pose at the 28th Annual Orange County Cops N Kids. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
A large crowd turns out Friday morning for the 28th Annual Orange County Cops N Kids event. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
A tour of a helicopter was part of the fun. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Community members gather in Orange County for Cops N Kids. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Children and law enforcement got together at Cops N Kids. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Evie Holly, 1, and Crystal Nemec take in the Cops N Kids fun. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Ashtor Pelaez, 7, enjoys some watermelon at Cops N Kids. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Aaliyh Maleonado, 8, enjoys the food. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Grover Lee Roberts III and S'vana Roberts, 11, take in the fun Friday morning. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Daniel Delauder, 4, brushes Jiggs the horse. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Charlotte Clark, 7, Deputy Summer Magnen and Emma Clark, 4, are all smiles at Cops N Kids. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Charlie Holder and 9-year-old Madelyn Lee have fun with Lil Jimmy. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Kmouri Dugas, 11, holds up Lil Jimmy. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Jaxyn McCarty, 8, and Landon McCarty, 6, line up their shots. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Sergeant Jacob McElroy and Levi Stroud, 5, exchange a fist pump Friday morning. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
6-year-old Aubree Berry helps Tiny The Clown make a balloon flower bracelet. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
Evie Walters, 9, and Noelle Walters demonstrate how to make foam gnomes. (Randy Strong/The Leader)
The 28th Annual Orange County Cops N Kids was enjoyed by many Friday morning.
The fun took place at Claiborne West Park in Orange County.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office annually asks the public to join law enforcement and first responders for plenty of fun and games.
There were also plenty of hotdogs, chips, drinks and watermelons.
All refreshments and activities were free to the public.
Authorities hope events like this help bridge the gap between children and law enforcement by showing them everyone is here to help.