The Annual Open House
The public enjoyed the open house, particularly the kids. Fingerprinting, a variety of handouts, bicycle rodeo, and the jump house entertained the kids. On display were a variety of Post Falls Police vehicles including the newly acquired Command Post trailer and vintage Post Falls Police vehicles such as the 1980 Malibu driven by former Chief Hayes and a 1995 Post Falls Police Crown Victoria.
The Vehicle Show
35 classic, retired and vintage emergency vehicles, and in-service emergency vehicles participated in this year's event. The Show Winners are listed in the bottom of this article.
Various Demonstrations Several demonstrations held throughout the day included two K9 demonstrations by Fairchild Air Force Base Security Forces, a Post Falls Police K9 demonstrations, and the Post Falls Police SWAT team demonstrations.
Public Safety Tribute At noon the vintage, retired, and in-service emergency vehicles in attendance held a one minute moment of silence followed by a lights and siren tribute to public safety/first responders. Vehicle Show Winners The following vehicles/individuals were awarded a 8x10 or 7x9 plaque sponsored by the Bujosa Family. The Two Best of Show winners were awarded a 3 1/2 foot trophy with a 1/43 scale Post Falls Police car on the top.
Best Classic Vehicle 1954 Buick Roadmaster - Tad Leach 1970 Chevy SS396 Nova - Dick & JoAnna Goldfuss 1968 Camaro - Steve Barton 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Pro Street - Kenny Johnson 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air - Ron & Mary McCoy
Best Retired Emergency Vehicle 1956 LAPD Chevrolet - George & Carole March 1969 Portland Police Plymouth - Dave Houck 1996 Unmarked Salt Lake County Crown Victoria - Be & Dean Maycock
Best In-Service Vehicle 2010 Spokane Airport Police Ford Expedition - Brian Behrens 2011 Kootenai County Sheriff Ford Expedition - Matt Street 2010 U.S.A.F. Security Forces Chevrolet Tahoe - J Colt/Eric Beck
Post Falls Police Chief Award 1969 Portland Police Plymouth - Dave Houck
Hard Luck Award Ken Dunn - 1941 Studebaker - Gas leaked into trunk area
Long Distance Award Brian Hansen - 1989 US Forest Fire Dodge Ramcharger
Spectator Choice 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Pro Street - Kenny Johnson
Best Display 1956 LAPD Chevrolet - George & Carole March
Youngest Participant Ryan Elkins - 28 - 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
Oldest Participant (3) John Barton - 74 - 1937 Ford Coupe Larry Webb - 74 - 2005 Ford Crown Victoria P71 George March - 74 - 1956 LAPD Chevrolet
Best of Show - Classic Vehicle 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Pro Street - Kenny Johnson
Best of Show - Emergency Vehicle 1969 Portland Police Plymouth - Dave Houck
2012 - Cops-n-Kids and Rodders-n-More The 2nd Annual Cops-n-Kids and Rodders-n-More event is currently in the planning stages and will take place August 25, 2012. Keep watching our website for more information or contact John at jbujosa@postfallspolice.com for more information.
