SOUTHEAST SEATTLE – This weekend, residents in each of Seattle’s five police precincts will have an opportunity to meet their local officers without getting arrested or calling 911 first.

This year’s Picnic in the Precinct is planned for this Sat., Aug. 11, from 1 to 4 pm. The South Precinct is located at 3001 S. Myrtle St.

In addition to talking shop with neighborhood cops, the event will include local bands and performers, visits with SWAT, K-9 and mounted units, precinct tours and more.

Dancers at the 2011 South Precinct Picnic. Photo/Seattle Police Foundation