The Lakewood Police Department welcomed local children to Lake Carasaljo on Sunday for its third “Cops and Bobbers” event, offering participants a hands-on introduction to fishing alongside members of the department.

The community event gave children an opportunity to learn basic fishing skills while spending time with local police officers in an informal and family-friendly environment.

Police officials said the department hopes to organize additional “Cops and Bobbers” events in the future as part of its ongoing efforts to build positive relationships between officers and Lakewood’s younger residents.