Santa Fe College’s Institute of Public Safety will host an open house on Saturday, May 10, that will feature the Gainesville Police Department SMART Motorcycle Rodeo.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Center, 3737 NE 39 Ave. in Gainesville.
The open house will showcase the college’s EMT, law enforcement, paramedic and corrections programs. Local agencies will join the event with emergency vehicles, specialized equipment and recruitment teams on site.
Visitors can explore tour scenario-based training facilities, state-of-the-art training simulators and learn more about careers in public safety.
The Gainesville Police Department SMART Motorcycle Rodeo will also be taking place on the driving pad for spectators. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the rodeo will allow spectators to observe the riders navigate multiple times cone courses designed to showcase varying skill levels.
“Over the past few years, Gainesville has experienced an increase in traffic crashes involving motorcycles and scooters,” said Dr. Sgt. Lynne Valdes, Gainesville Police Department, in a press release. “The SMART program promotes safer riding practices through education and enforcement efforts.”
For more details, check out the Institute of Public Safety section on the Santa Fe College website.