The public is invited to an open house hosted by Costa Mesa Police Department as part of the city's 60th anniversary celebration.
The event, which will take place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., will feature tours of police headquarters, historical exhibits, and live demonstrations from patrol officers, traffic officers, SWAT officers, and much more. Police Department retirees and past police chiefs will also be on hand to share stories.
Citizens who bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at more than $10 will be entered in a raffle for a future helicopter tour through O.C. Helicopters at John Wayne Airport. The raffle will be held at the end of the event with two winners selected. Donated toys will be provided to Crime Survivors, Inc., a nonprofit that assists survivors of violent crimes (www.crimesurvivors.org).
For more information, e-mail Crime Prevention Specialist Kelly Vucinic (kelly.vucinic@costamesaca.gov) at or call her at (714) 754-4876.
