Paradise Valley Police participate in Trunk-or-Treat at Cherokee Elementary School

The Paradise Valley Police Department joined local families for Cherokee Elementary School’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, Oct. 30, celebrating Halloween with students, parents and community members, according to the town manager's Nov. 6 weekly update.

The event featured a specially decorated PVPD patrol vehicle, Halloween candy, toys, temporary tattoos, interactive games and photo opportunities with department personnel.

Children also showed off their Halloween costumes while participating in the festivities.

Representing PVPD were Community Resource Officer Vasilije Sagovnovic  and department volunteers, who were joined by Town of Paradise Valley Mayor Mark Stanton.

The annual event provided an opportunity for police officers to interact with children and families in a relaxed, family-friendly environment while strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community, according to the town manager's update.

The department said community events such as Trunk-or-Treat help build familiarity and trust between young residents and officers through positive interactions outside of traditional police services.