The 3rd annual Pumpkins with Police event took place in National City on Tuesday. The event brought together law enforcement from National City, San Diego, Chula Vista and Oceanside to Pumpkin Station in National City for a morning with 45 third graders from Integrity Charter. The event was started by National City Police Officer Monique Hawk who is also a professional pumpkin carver.

“I love seeing the excitement as they pick out their pumpkin just walk through the pumpkin patch. This is truly my element,” says Officer Hawk.

Students got to pick their pumpkins and decorate them. In addition, they also got to ride the rides, pet the animals, learn a little about how pumpkins grown and interact with law enforcement. Officer Hawk hopes this creates a lasting memory for all involved.

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