FPD spokeswoman Jerry Rintala said those numbers generally reflect what a holiday weekend looks like in Flagstaff.

There were no reported crimes or criminal acts, such as those witnessed by police officers on a typical weekend.

That doesn’t mean police aren’t busy in and around the city.

Since the 4th Annual Flag Fest at Fort Tuthill County Park is a city event, department officials were responsible for crowd control and security.

About 3,000 people attended the laser light show, Rintala said. After the incident, one hit-and-run accident caused by drunk driving was reported, and police officers tried to find the vehicle involved. Because the incident occurred within the county, it was transferred to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation.

Police were present at this year’s Downtown Mile and Independence Day parades, but not everyone in uniform was present in their usual official capacity.

Police officer Adam Williams ran the Downtown Mile Tuesday morning in full dress.

“He was in uniform from top to bottom, hat, camera, all on. It was like he was on patrol. He just jumped up and ran a mile,” Rintala said. .

Adams is also one of the FPD-trained motorcycle cops.

After that, he was to wear the obligatory helmet at the parade. Rintala said Williams recorded high-speed turns and figure eights on the bike. It is said that this is a public demonstration of the techniques learned at the “Motor Academy”. The police officers got off their bikes and delighted the crowd with a demonstration of the “worm” dance, which is unlikely to be taught in law enforcement.

Tracked down by the FPD Bomb Squad and the towering matte-black tactical troop vehicle nicknamed “The Bear” were two Little League teams each representing a championship division, each coached by FPD officials in their off-time. Was.

“Officers are coaches, volunteers and parents,” said Rintala. “We are all members of this community that we live in, and we also like attending community events like these.”