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Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market Hosts City of SLO’s Law Enforcement Night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Monday, May 12, 2025

Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market Hosts City of SLO’s Law Enforcement Night

The community is invited to meet public safety personnel from across San Luis Obispo County on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

San Luis Obispo, CA — In observance of National Law Enforcement Week, the City of San Luis Obispo, in partnership with Downtown SLO, is hosting Law Enforcement Night at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 6–9 PM.

Law Enforcement Night is family-friendly, free, and open to the public. Community members  will be able to engage in interactive educational demonstrations, test out equipment, view tools like robots and transportation vehicles, and ask officers questions.

The event will feature public safety personnel from across San Luis Obispo County, with over 20 booths from various law enforcement agencies on Chorro and Broad Streets along the Market route.

Participating Agencies & Organizations

  • San Luis Obispo Police Department
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement Unit
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Search and Recovery Team (Dive Team)
  • San Luis Obispo County Bomb Task Force
  • Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation
  • Cops ‘n’ Kids
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Detail
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Vehicle Team
  • San Luis Obispo Office Crime Prevention
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Custody Division
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Aero Squadron
  • San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit
  • San Luis Obispo County Probation Department
  • California Highway Patrol
  • Arroyo Grande Police Department
  • Grover Beach Police Department
  • Cal Poly Police Department
  • California State Parks Oceano Dunes

This event will coincide with the regularly scheduled Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Higuera Street from 6–9 PM. Enjoy the usual five blocks of fresh produce, famous BBQ, delicious meals, entertainment, and more! For a list of weekly vendors, visit DowntownSLO.com/Farmers-Market/Vendors.

Sponsors & Partners

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market would not be possible without a partnership from the City of San Luis Obispo, generous sponsorship from Dignity Health, Cal Poly, and Sunset Honda. Downtown SLO also wants to thank the Farmers’ Market in-kind media partners: Krush 92.5, Coast 104.5, New Times SLO, and KSBY.

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About Downtown SLO

Founded in 1975, Downtown SLO is a 501c6 nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster an economically vibrant downtown San Luis Obispo. Representing businesses within the city's Business Improvement Area, as well as voluntary members and community partners, Downtown SLO collaborates closely with the City of San Luis Obispo to support a thriving, vibrant city center. The organization is known for producing beloved community events like the weekly Thursday Night Farmers’ Market, the Annual Holiday Parade, and Concerts in the Plaza.

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