Fall Safety Festival educates public about crime prevention

ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - October is Crime Prevention Month and the Roanoke City Police department is hosting a special event to keep the community safe.

The Fall Safety Festival is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the Roanoke Police Department on Church Avenue.

It will feature safety tips including a K-9 demonstration, forensic services, a bicycle safety presentation and more.