As part of Operation Mugs and Hugs hosted at the Dakota Square Mall in Minot, N.D., Oct. 12, parents had the opportunity to fingerprint and photograph their children for safe-keeping. Airmen from Minot Air Force Base volunteered alongside law enforcement officers and other members from local community organizations to make the event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez)
Operation Mugs and Hugs was hosted at the Dakota Square Mall in Minot, N.D., Oct. 12, as a way to help promote safety throughout the Minot community. At the event parents were given identification kits that included ink for the finger prints, medical information, DNA hair sample and other personal information that would assist law enforcement officers during abduction investigations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez)
A Ward County Sherriff’s Deputy interacts with children about the importance of staying out of trouble, during the Minot Police Department’s Operation Mugs and Hugs hosted in Minot, N.D., Oct. 12. With assistance from various community organizations, as well as Team Minot Airmen, Minot PD officers provided children with stickers, bags, utensils and other memorabilia promoting community safety tips. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez)
McGruff the Crime Dog greets children during the Minot Police Department’s Operation Mugs and Hugs hosted in Minot, N.D., Oct. 12. Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Security Forces Squadron, along with other volunteers from base provided support for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez)