Mooreland PD hosts annual Hide and Seek event
MOORELAND, Okla. (KFOR) - The town of Mooreland in Oklahoma is asking Oklahomans to put on your calendar and sign up to test your skills running from first responders for its Halloween celebration!
Mooreland a town of only 1400 people alongside the Mooreland PD are gearing up to host and open to the public the 3rd annual Hide and Seek event on October 31.
According to Mooreland Chief of Police Bobby Kehn Facebook page, the way its done is you show up early at the community center and register and get an armband like when you go to a concert. The arm bands are numbered so when the kids are caught, the officer cuts the band off, so we know we have that one.
Chief Kehn says, it’s usually very packed and encourages folks attending to show up early to get registered and get an armband and the rules. The Mooreland Police Chief says safety is the rule and if you were caught, there should be absolutely no running. Mooreland leaders say, the entire event is intended for the kids to have fun and to interact with first responders. The event is expected to last one hour.
“You know, it’s not just kids who come out for this,” Kehn said. “The oldest participant we have had was 72-years-old and she had a blast.”
Mooreland Police Chief Bobby Kehn confirmed, last year's event included 16 first responders helping with searching for 120 kids. This winners this year are expected to receive a trophy that night that reads Town Of Mooreland hide and seek champion then celebrate with cookies and hot chocolate!
Registration Details:
Date: October 31, 2024
Location: Mooreland City Hall
Address: 212 S Main St, Mooreland, OK 73852
*Limited to the first 150 who sign up
The event is free to attend.