City of Springfield issued the following announcement on Sept. 15.
Join the Springfield Police and Firefighters at The Outlets Bridging the Gap BBQ, Saturday, September
22 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Jaycee Park, 2400 E. Monroe. This event is free to the community.
Enjoy music, food, games and fun. This event focuses on bringing members of the community together
with police and first responders to develop a more familiar and trusting relationship in an environment
that is fun and relaxed
Original source can be found here.