COPS program held at Chester Grade School

CHESTER – As part of the 2023-24 “COPS” program at Chester Grade School, Program Coordinator, Bobby Helmers, Chester Police Chief, visited the school Friday May 10 with a member of the Chester Fire Department and a Chester police officer.

 

 

 Jim Beers Photo

 

They brought with them a fire truck and a police car to show members of the “COPS” class some of the aspects of police and fire safety.

 

Students had an opportunity to look “up-close-and-personal” at some of the equipment used by the CPD and CFD.

 

This exhibition gave students a better idea of what both agencies do to help protect the citizens of Chester.

 

The “up-close-and-personal” visit also helped to establish positive relationships with local police and firefighters.