The Holley Police Department took part in the "Public Square Re-Opening" celebration on October 25 by conducting an open house which allowed members of the community the chance to have a tour of the police facility, meet with local police officers, receive information on child safety, receive a free gun lock kit and have their children fingerprinted. The open house also featured a K-9 demonstration by Lt. Bork of the Orleans County Sheriff's Department and an opportunity to meet with a certified child safety seat inspector, Sgt. Brett from the Orleans County Sheriff's Department. In addition to offering candy treats and DARE give a-ways, children could also be fingerprinted by Holley Police Officer David Sevor. Chief Kim Hinkley of the Holley Police Department reported over 130 children fingerprinted by Officer Sevor, who, in addition to his patrolman duties, is also the department's DARE officer, teaching the DARE curriculum at the Holley School District. Chief Hinkley also commented that the free gun lock kits were made available by the department in conjunction with Project Childsafe, a nationwide program whose purpose is to promote safe firearms handling and storage. Childsafe was developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Chief Hinkley advised, although over 75 gun lock kits were disbursed at the "open house," the department still has an ample supply to give out. Anyone interested in a free gun lock kit, can stop by the Holley Police Department and ask for one. |
