The Upper Saucon Township Police Department was recently invited to a special event held by the fourth grade class at Joseph P. Liberati Southern Lehigh Intermediate School in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is observed annually on May 15.
Upper Saucon Township Police visited with fourth graders at Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School in Center Valley for an event held in conjunction with Peace Officers Memorial Day. (Credit: Crimewatch/Upper Saucon Township Police Department)
Police shared on their Crimewatch site that officers received a standing ovation from students as they entered the school in Center Valley Wednesday; a tribute to their heroism which was followed by the playing of the National Anthem.
Officers then had an opportunity to talk with the children and answer questions.
There were “lots of fist bumps, hand shaking and at least one student who even asked an officer for a hug!” the post said. “(It was a) very cool and rewarding experience for all of us.”
Officers who were present for the event also received “DONUT” themed thank you cards and bag lunches.
“We had a wonderful time meeting with all of you and hope you have a great end to the school year and are looking forward to your summer break!” police said.
For more information about the Upper Saucon Township Police Department as well as photos from the event, visit their Crimewatch site and subscribe to receive updates.
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It’s nice to see kids being friendly, comfortable, and admiring these heroes. Teachers and police officers, 2 highly demanding jobs that are much more difficult than most people realize.