Southaven Police Department said in a Facebook post that Tanger Outlets invited officers to participate in its Touch A Truck event and that department personnel enjoyed interacting with families and children.
The post said children explored police vehicles and asked questions about how equipment and vehicles operate. The department said it appreciated everyone who attended.
Southaven Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency that serves the city of Southaven, Mississippi. Community events such as Touch A Truck allow officers to meet residents outside of emergency situations and to provide informal education about public safety and first-responder roles.
Tanger Outlets operates outlet shopping centers that often host family-oriented community events. Touch A Truck gatherings typically invite children to see and learn about large vehicles and emergency equipment in a supervised setting.
Officials say events like this aim to strengthen community ties and promote safety awareness. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
