The Trumbull Police Department and Westfield Trumbull will host the Annual Public Safety Day on Saturday, April 30 th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The family-friendly outdoor event will take place in the Westfield Trumbull parking lot adjacent to Panera Bread. The event is free to attend and will provide opportunities for all ages to learn more about the many public safety resources available throughout Fairfield County. Highlights of Public Safety Day include: a helicopter landing  demonstration (weather permitting) that morning; CT State Police crash & rollover simulator; police cars, ambulances, fire trucks; and a variety of emergency equipment on display for families to enjoy. New to the event this year will be an appearance by the WTNH Storm Team 8 and This year’s event also coincides with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, as Westfield Trumbull will serve as a drop off location during the event. The community is invited to drop off unwanted, unneeded or expired medication for safe and proper disposal at the Trumbull Police Department Sub-Station, located next to the exterior entrance to Ten Asian Bistro at Westfield Trumbull. This disposal service is free and anonymous. No information will be requested from the individuals dropping off prescriptions.

“It has been ten years since Westfield Trumbull first hosted Public Safety Day with the Trumbull Police Department, and we’re thrilled to continue the event this year. There will be plenty of emergency vehicles and interesting public safety gear to see, so we hope everyone will join us for a fun and exciting day” says Trumbull Police Chief Michael In the event of rain or inclement weather, the event will take place under the parking structure next to Lord & Taylor.

 

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