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Students meet police
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Members of the Smithville Police Department visited the First United Methodist preschool on October 8. Officers spoke to the students about the importance of being able to go to the police if they need help, and stressed that police officers are their friends. Officers also talked about safety concerns such as buckling up and being wary of strangers. Police passed out coloring books, Jr. Police stickers and SPD hats. Shown from left are Lt. Matt Holmes, Capt. Steven Leffew, Officer Lance Dillard and Detective Brandon Donnell.