DeKalb County Police Department to host community outreach & safety fair

DECATUR, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department is hosting a free Community Outreach & Safety Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Big Lots parking lot, located at 3358 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta.

During the event, residents will receive free goodies as well as access to many useful resources. There will also be hosting games and playing music for the community to enjoy.

“We want to take this opportunity to bring needed resources into the community and are asking anyone who needs a gun safe to please come out and get one free of charge,” said DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha V. Ramos. “We look forward to seeing everyone there.”

Free items (while supplies last)

·       Gun safes

·       Free kid’s haircuts

·       Blood pressure checks

·       Vitamin kits

·       Snacks & ICEEs

·       Furniture raffle

·       65” TV raffle

·       Kids bike raffle

·       DIY kits from Home Depot

·       Kids book bags with goodies

·       Car seat checks 

Information on

·       Creating a neighborhood watch

·       Employment opportunities for the youth via the Worksource DeKalb Bus

·       Youth Programs

Meet and greet and ask your questions 

·       Tax Commissioner’s Office

·       Code Enforcement

·       Sanitation Department

·       School Board Mobile learning bus

·       Fire Rescue

·       DeKalb County Police Department Specialized unit

o   SWAT

o   K-9

o   Bombs

o   Motors

o   Community Policing Unit

o   PAL