News Release

Mark your calendar for the City of Moreno Valley’s 5th Annual Public Safety Expo on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moreno Valley Civic Center.

Moreno Valley's finest police officers and firefighters will give residents an interactive look into how they keep our City safe. The Public Safety Expo's schedule is packed with exciting police and fire demonstrations and hands-on exhibits for all ages.

Bring the whole family to meet your Moreno Valley police officers and firefighters, eat delicious food from a variety of vendors, and enjoy music and giveaways.

The Public Safety Expo also provides an opportunity for job seekers and students to find out more about a career with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CAL FIRE/ Riverside County Fire Department or one of the other regional agencies that serve Moreno Valley.

Don't miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with Moreno Valley's heroes!

The 2018 Public Safety Expo will include:

• Live fire suppression and car-cutting demonstrations - See first-hand how Moreno Valley firefighters free car accident victims trapped in vehicles
• Live demonstrations by the Hazardous Device Team (HDT) - Watch the HDT robot maneuver to safely evaluate potentially threatening objects
• Learn “sidewalk CPR” and how to use Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
• K-9 unit demonstrations of finding and apprehending a suspect, sniffing out drugs, and locating a missing person
• An interactive house trailer which provides a controlled environment to learn how to properly extinguish a stove fire, what to do when a smoke detector is activated, and how to escape a house fire safely
• Fire engines, police cars and motorcycles, helicopters and other emergency response vehicles
• MADD Crash Car exhibit which demonstrates how driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol can impact lives
• Tours of the Emergency Operations Center to allow visitors to learn more about the Citywide Camera System and the City’s state-of-the-art disaster preparedness and response system
• Representatives from the United States Marines, Army and Navy will be on hand with exciting displays showcasing our military

Demonstrations and displays are subject to change as emergency needs arise. The 2018 Public Safety Expo will be held at the Moreno Valley Civic Center, 22850 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos between Frederick Street and Veterans Way.

Free parking is available at the Moreno Valley Civic Center and at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center.