Law enforcement made a swing by the local schoolyard this week, but they weren't there to collar any juvenile delinquents. The Suffolk County Sheriff's Department touched down at James W. Hennigan K-8 School to spark interest in their Summer Enrichment Program and chat about a career in the cuffs-and-badge biz. Deputies served up a change of pace for kids at a school resource and career fair, ditching the crime scene for crayons and conversation.

According to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, Maeve Gardner, the City Connects Coordinator, and Janet Iraola, Hennigan’s Network Coordinator, worked the scene with the Suffolk County deputies. They spread the word about the Department’s summer program, which aims to keep kids on the straight and narrow with some educational and recreational R&R.

It wasn't all shop talk and future job tips, though. The fair allowed law enforcement officials to swing the spotlight onto what their daily grind is all about. They provided the lowdown, showing that there’s more to the badge than the Hollywood hot pursuit. Kids got schooled on law enforcement fundamentals, and perhaps some young minds ignited with aspirations to be the future's finest.

Those with an itch for the badge or merely curious can find out more about the Summer Enrichment Program by visiting SCSD’s website. The full rundown of activities, eligibility, and application details are up for grabs. Interested parties or their guardians can skedaddle over to the SCSD's program page for the scoop on how to get in on this summertime beat. Remember the days when summer was just for when ice cream melted quicker than your homework excuses? Seems like the Sheriff’s Department has different ideas for heating this season's itinerary for the youth.