Children and adults once again enjoyed a day filled with furry friends, food and crafts at the annual K9 Trials Event held on February 15 at Murrieta Mesa High School. Hosted by the Murrieta Police and paws4law foundation. The event serves to raise awareness and support for active and retired police canines according to paws4law.org.

The K9 Trials event included a public safety fair and a SWAT display along with local business and event vendors such as the Community Outreach Ministry, a nonprofit organization serving at-risk youth with one or both parents in prison. For more than 20 years, the
ministry has helped thousands of at-risk youth through social, educational and vocational events that include camping trips, holiday parties and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) mentoring day camps and workshops.