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Police safety carnival at University of Richmond April 11 to benefit Virginia Special Olympics

March 30, 2009

The chance to sink a cop in a dunk tank is not one that comes along often, but April 11 will offer the opportunity—and for a good cause. The University of Richmond police department and student activities office are sponsoring a carnival to benefit Virginia Special Olympics. They will be joined by police from Henrico, Hanover and Richmond city.

The event will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the university's Westhampton Green and is free and open to the public.

Officers will showcase a rescue squad, fire truck and safety equipment. The U.S. Army will bring a rock-climbing wall.

Attractions for students, alumni and members of the community will include live music, game booths, face painting and a police dunk tank. Games and carnival-inspired food, such as cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones, will cost $1.

Athletes from Richmond's football and basketball teams will run the booths, and a signed national championship football, tickets and other prizes will be raffled. Commemorative T-shirts will be sold.

For more information, contact Randall Baran at (804) 289-8971.