After a 15-year hiatus, the Melton Blue Light Disco returned last month – so successfully, police have decided to host the much-loved event bi-monthly.
Acting Sergeant Rob Dampier said members were looking forward to busting out their dance moves with the town’s youngsters more often.
“The Blue Light Disco gives young people somewhere to go in a safe environment [and] allows for safe and pleasant interactions with police,” he said.
“They see we’re human and that we’re not the ogres they sometimes perceive us to be. The feedback from everyone was that it was a roaring success.”
About 60 children, aged between seven and 12, attended the disco at the Gap on Graham. Acting Sergeant Dampier said they’re hoping for bigger turnouts in the year ahead.
The next Blue Light Disco, for children aged seven-12, will be held on Friday, February 10, from 6-8pm, at the Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Entry costs $5.
Passouts and backpacks are not allowed and children must be dropped off and collected by parents or guardians.
For more information, email stephen.turner@police.vic.gov.au or valturner57@bigpond.com.
