The Corpus Christi Police Department would like the parents and children of all Corpus Christi School Districts to join us for the 2nd Annual “Operation Safe Return.”  We believe that crime prevention should be a part of a family’s and child’s education at an early age.  “Operation Safe Return” provides a youth and family friendly approach to crime prevention tactics by offering interactive activities that deliver a lasting impression.  This event will provide safety information, health information, and various services free of charge.

Visit with our Patrol Officers, SWAT Team, Gang Unit, Crime Stoppers, Crime Prevention Advisor, and Crime Victim’s Advocates for safety information on Anti-Texting and Driving and Gang Information Prevention.  The Harbor Playhouse Community Theatre Company will perform several thought-provoking skits showing children how they can stay safe and help make our community safer.  We will also be offering “Prints for Life” being provided by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Forensic Services Division.

The Nueces County Health Department will provide immunizations for a $10 fee. Insurance will be taken.   Blue Sky Pediatrics will be offering free Back to School physicals and the Wal-Mart Vision Center will be offering free vision screenings on-site.

Half Price Books has donated 3,000 books to be given out.  School age students can earn free school supplies by attending crime prevention education stations, while supplies last.

This year, Apollo Towing has teamed up with Domino’s Pizza and Wienerschnitzel’s for food and entertainment, while the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League has donated several bicycles which will be given away during the event.  Additional door prizes will also be given away.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and once participants have visited designated information booths they will be given free access to “The Arcade.”

If you are interested in participating or being a sponsor, contact Senior Officer Jose Flores at 361-774-4415 or Senior Officer Isaac Rodriguez at 361-673-4293.