DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Although the state of Michigan is under a stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic, the Dearborn Police Department doesn't want local children to miss out on celebrating their birthdays.
That's why the department has announced they'll be doing special Dearborn Police Birthday Drive-Bys.
"The Dearborn Police Department wants to help the children of our community to celebrate their birthday during these difficult times!! s!! If your child has a birthday during the Governor’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, please contact us and we will arrange a Police Vehicle Drive-By of your house," the department posted to its official Facebook page.
The birthday drive-by comes with police lights and sirens to bring attention to the child celebrating.
To arrange a Special Dearborn Police Birthday Drive-By, contact Sgt. Gracer at mgracer@ci.dearborn.mi.us.
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