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Dallas Police’s Southeast Patrol hosting “Chief on the Beat” this Saturday

dallas_police_badge-150x150The Dallas Police Department’s Office of Community Affairs along with the Southeast Patrol Division will host an upcoming “Chief on the Beat” Crime Prevention Safety & Health Fair. This event will take place at W.W. Samuell High School, 8928 Palisade Dr., Dallas, TX 75217 on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

“Chief on the Beat” is an opportunity for the Dallas Police Department and residents of Dallas to interact in a family friendly environment. Free health screenings, raffles, entertainment, and food are provided to the public free of charge. Information and activities are available for people of all ages. This first “Chief on the Beat” of 2014 will have a sports theme and attendees have the opportunity to participate in a three point basketball shootout, a free throw contest, and sports skills challenge.

The Dallas Cowboys are also participating in this sport themed “Chief on the Beat”. Attendees will be able to meet Rowdy, the Cowboys’ official mascot, and take a look inside the Cowboys’ Luxury bus.