Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

Children could get their fingerprints taken, take the speed gun challenge, get a cycle security marked and meet the local policing team as well the Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner Councillor Jason Ablewhite.

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

There was also a police dog display and other activities.

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

Sergeant Phil Priestley said: “Thank you to everyone who attended our Ely Police Station open day yesterday.

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

“It was great to see and meet so many families throughout the day.

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

“Highlights included trying on the police uniforms, taking on the speed gun challenge and exploring the police cars, ambulance and fire engine.”

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

One person said on social media: “What an enjoyable, interesting and insightful afternoon it was. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to run this event.”

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

Another said: “My kids absolutely loved it, thank you.”

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

A third added: “It was great, my little one loved it. Especially the sticker she got. Thank you.”

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)

Open day at Ely Police Station is a success with children and parents. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing East Cambridgeshire. (Image: Archant)