The wonderful inaugural “Operation Appreciation” – an event for the public to meet and interact with the dedicated law enforcement officers who keep Siskiyou County safe.
A big shoutout to all the awesome Law Enforcement Agencies who joined us! Your participation really made the event a blast. Thanks for being a part of the fun!
Video on Youtube: @SISKIYOUNEWSParticipating agencies included:
- Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office
- Yreka Police Department
- Tulelake Police Department
- Weed Police Department
- Mt Shasta Police Department
- Lake Shastina Police Department
- California Highway Patrol – Yreka
- CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- U.S. Forest Service – Klamath National Forest
- College of the Siskiyous Law Enforcement Academy
- Siskiyou County Probation
- Etna Police Department
Attendees had the opportunity to:
- Meet officers from across the county
- Check out impressive displays of equipment and vehicles
- Watch exciting live demonstrations
- Learn about the important work these brave men and women perform daily
Kids especially enjoyed exploring police cars, talking to K-9 officers, and collecting badge stickers. The Search and Rescue demonstration of a wilderness rescue scenario was a big hit.
Thank you to all the agencies who took time out of their busy schedules to participate in this positive community event. And a huge thank you to the officers themselves for their service and dedication to public safety. We appreciate all that you do!
This is sure to become an annual tradition and a fantastic way for residents to get to know their local law enforcement. Looking forward to Operation Appreciation 2025 already!
