PAK United

08/26/2026

Officer Grimes is for her students at St. Vincent de Paul School!! We are proud of her commitment to our community!!🚔💙

08/19/2026

Join us this Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park for a FREE day of outdoor fun for the whole family!

Come explore the park, try something new, and celebrate the outdoors with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

08/19/2026

We are so proud of Officer Lydia!! She is a wonderful asset to St. Vincent de Paul School and our department 🚔💙

Please join us in welcoming Officer Lydia Grimes, our new School Resource Officer (SRO)! Officer Grimes will help support the safety of our school, build positive relationships with our students and staff, and serve as a trusted, approachable resource for our entire school community. We are grateful to have her as part of the St. Vincent de Paul School family and look forward to a wonderful year together!

08/18/2026

Great information. If you are in need of help—you can now TEXT Knox County, Ohio 911

Can't call 911? Now you can text 911 in Knox County. 📱

Thanks to a NextGen 911 upgrade, our center can accept texts to 911.

⚠️ Calling is still preferred, but if you can't speak freely or you're hearing impaired, texting works too.

Remember: text your location first. 📍

08/15/2026

We have a great crew working the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival!! 🚔💙Mount Vernon Police Department The City of Mount Vernon, Ohio

08/15/2026

A great event showcasing safety and security tips from Mount Vernon Police Department Mount Vernon Fire Department Elite Preparedness LLC and more!!
Come on down and join us!!

08/07/2026

It’s and the weather is PERFECT in downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio!! 💙🚔 Mount Vernon Police Department Mount Vernon Fire Department Mount Vernon Association of Police Chaplains MVNU Cougars

07/25/2026

🚦 Mount Vernon Safety Town, Grades K-3 🛑

Children entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to experience Safety Town—a fun, life-size community designed to teach safe biking habits through hands-on learning. This interactive event is presented in partnership with the Mount Vernon Police Department, local schools, and area businesses. 🚲

Sign Up here: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/mount-vernon-oh/catalog
*Create an Account (or login if you've created an account previously with CivicRec, go to Youth Programs, and choose which 30 min session you'd like to do!)

07/23/2026

📢 PAK United Event Update

The PAK United event at Riverside Park and Captain Hunter’s Splash Pad has been postponed and is now rescheduled for Thursday, July 30, from 1:00–4:00 PM.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone on the new date!