Saturday, October 26, was a night to remember for both the Hackett Police Department and the 145 participants who came to play a game of hide ‘n seek.
The event was a first of its kind for this area, and judging by the participation, a monumental success. “We had a blast,” shared Police Chief Sean White. “Hope all of you had as much fun as we did hosting this event.”
The participants were charged $5 entry and were given a 15-minute head start. The police hunt went from 8:15-9:30 p.m. The rules were: no cars, no private property, and no buildings. “We found many of you, some of you were very creative,” continued White. White also noted that entrants came from as far as Fort Smith to join in on the fun!
“Some people just donated just because. Watching kids bring their change jars was awesome!”
Hide ‘n Seek participants were eligible for random door prize drawings. The Hackett Police Department extended their gratitude to Crocky’s, Hugs and Biscuits, and Studio 45 Tatoos for donating those prizes.
“A special thanks to Bonanza Police Department for helping and a huge shout out to all active and reserve officers here in Hackett,” concluded White. “We raised $900 for our Christmas holiday Shop with a Cop event that helps those in need within our school system! We are already thinking about how we add to next year so if you have ideas feel free to share! Thank you again to everyone who is supporting our community and adding value every day to helping it thrive!”
