Lancaster Campus Kids & Cops Day

The Ohio University Law Enforcement Technology, Lancaster Citizen Police Academy and the Lancaster Police Department join together for the Annual Kids and Cops Day event, which provides children the opportunity to interact with and feel comfortable around the law enforcement community. Families can also learn about the equipment and technology that law enforcement personnel use. 

In addition to local law enforcement, agencies from throughout the state of Ohio attend this family-friendly educational event! This event is free and open to the public.

10th Annual Kids & Cops Day Event Info

• Date:Check back for information about the 2026 event
• Time: TBD
• Free and open to the public

What to Expect

Adults and children will have the opportunity to learn about equipment and technology used by first responders.

Agencies throughout the Fairfield County and surrounding areas will attend with cruisers, helicopters, Air Evac, S.W.A.T. vehicles, patrol cars, motorcycles, and much more.

Planned Activities

• Law Enforcement Dogs
• Helicopters
• Motorcycles
• Patrol Vehicles
• Swat Vehicles
• Giveaways
• And more!

Event Purpose

Kids and Cops Day gives children and community members the chance to connect and interact with local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and other first responders, as well as community organizations.

Kids and Cops Day allows children to learn more about the local agencies, see equipment firsthand, and shape a positive view of local law enforcement officers and first responders.

Event Sponsors

The Ohio University Law Enforcement Technology, Lancaster Citizen Police Academy and the Lancaster Police Department are grateful to those who have sponsored past Kids & Cops events and those who do so in the future. Your support is what helps us make this a successful event each year!

Would you like to be a sponsor for next year's event? Please contact Debbie Probasco, LCPAAA at  lcpaaa2019@gmail.com .

Past Sponsors