May 11, 2021
Plans have been announced for the return of one of the most popular events in Greenville each summer.
After having been curtailed last year due to COVID-19, the Greenville Police Department and Greenville Citizens Police Academy Alumni have scheduled this yearâs Summer of Safety programs will begin with the free 24th Annual Officer David Dickson Memorial Fishing Friday.
This yearâs event is set for Graham Park, 800 Walnut Street between 9 a.m. and noon June 4.
âThe police department will supply all of the bait and fishing equipment and will also be serving a free hotdog lunch,â said Officer James Hamilton, who oversees Crime Prevention and Community Programs with the police department. âKids will get to fish with police officers, sheriff deputies, state troopers, constables, game wardens, firefighters, and paramedics. There will also be prizes for the biggest fish caught, the most fish caught, and the most unique catch.â