PHOTOS: Kids don tactical gear, watch police dog catch a ‘suspect’

Good weather and a good crowd showed up for the Keizer Police Department’s community barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 30.

The event was summer-ending fun that helped police connect with local youth before the start of school.

Kids could explore a police SWAT vehicle and a Keizer Fire District engine. They could get school supplies given away by Keizer police.

“The school supplies worked out great and we are glad we did this as opposed to…