Leechburg police, fire departments hosting bike safety program for kids; event includes free helmets, visit from county K-9

Tony LaRussa | Tuesday, July 18, 2023 3:00 p.m.

Courtesy of Leechburg Police

Leechburg police Chief Jason Schaeffer displays some of the free helmets that will be given to kids who attend a bicycle riding safety program Aug. 10 at the fire hall.

Kids in Leechburg can learn how to be safer while riding their bikes at a free program Aug. 10.

Sponsored by the Leechburg Police Department and the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company, the event will run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the fire hall on Canal Street.

Staff from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will conduct the training session and provide bicycle helmets for the children. A limited number of helmets will be available and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

A police dog from the Armstrong County Sheriff’s Department also will be on hand for the event to meet with the kids.

“We want kids to have a great time outside riding their bikes this summer, but it’s important for them to know how to do it safely,” Leechburg police Chief Jason Schaeffer said.