By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Saturday is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and the public is invited to a celebration of local law enforcement officials at The Mall in Hays.

According to Lori Hertel, one of the organizers of the event, it is a good opportunity for the public to come out and thank local law enforcement officials for all they do for Ellis County.

Hertel said officers from the Hays, Ellis and Victoria Police Departments, Fort Hays State Police Department, Ellis County Sheriff’s Department and Kansas Highway Patrol are all expected to attend.

“I think this is something that law enforcement deserves,” Hertel said “This is a time when it is difficult being a police officer and we need to say thank you to them.”

The event will be from 2 to 5 p.m. in The Mall parking lot in front of the former Fashion Bug.

Hays Mayor Eber Phelps, Ellis County Commissioner Barbra Wasinger and County Attorney Tom Drees are among the guest who will speak at 2:30 p.m.

Hertel also said the Hays Fire and EMS Departments will also be on hand with their emergency vehicles.