(BEAVER FALLS, Pa.) – Beaver Falls is committed to maintaining good relations between public safety officials and the community. As a way of showing this commitment, the ninth annual Beaver Falls Community Crime Watch Day will be taking place on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 6 - 9:30 p.m. on the pedestrian walkway at Geneva College. The event features free educational demonstrations from law enforcement and other emergency response teams, as well as food, games and entertainment for the whole family.

The event again kicks off with a parade of community leaders and service vehicles starting at 5:30 p.m. from Tiger Alley and Seventh in Beaver Falls leading up to Geneva’s campus.

This fun, non-profit event is a community effort led by the Beaver Falls Police Department, Beaver Falls Fire Department and the City of Beaver Falls, and is supported by Geneva and other local organizations and businesses. Citizens and law enforcement officials can come together to heighten community safety awareness and educate local families on the resources available to them. People who attend will get an in-depth look at the tools and techniques employed by officers to keep them safe.

Attendees will be able to explore military vehicles, fire trucks and rescue vehicles. CSX Corporation will present a railroad safety display, and Beaver Falls Police will demonstrate in bicycle safety and give away a limited number of helmets.

Other presentations and activities include hunting and trapping safety information presented by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, an alcohol impairment simulation with DUI goggles provided by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office and Anthony’s Balanced Canine will give a canine demonstration with a world champion dog. The Pittsburgh Penguins' mascot Iceburgh will also make an appearance.

Crime Watch Day Event Chair Regina Jones highlights its importance, “We love to show the unity of our community on Crime Watch Day as law enforcement connects with the residents they serve and protect. A variety of agencies educate residents about the many services available to them, many vendors engage with their customers, and the children have a wonderful day.”

The event is free to the public. Young and old will enjoy carnival games and feel-good music provided by DJ Tumas, as well as close-up magic from a local magician. Hamburgers, ice cream, pizza and beverages will be for sale, and Geneva College will host tours of the campus. WBVP radio will broadcast live from 6 to 10 p.m.

The day will conclude with a dazzling display of colorful explosions sure to delight guests of all ages provided by Zambelli Fireworks.

Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor. Offering over 40 traditional undergraduate majors and programs, Adult Degree Programs with fully online and classroom options, and high-demand graduate degrees, Geneva's programs are recognized for their high quality. U.S. News & World Report ranks Geneva as a Top Three Best Value Regional University with one of the Top 100 engineering programs in the nation. Adhering to the truth of Scripture, a Geneva education is grounded in God’s Word as well as in a core curriculum designed to prepare students vocationally to think, write and communicate well in today’s world.