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Show State Meet to be held in Cedar Over 400 people are expected ex-pected to arrive in Cedar City next week to attend the annual convention of the Utah Peace Officers' Association. This will be the first time since 1967 that the convention con-vention has been held in Cedar City. Cedar City Police Chief Douglas S. Bolton, designated chairman of this year's conference, is enthusiastic en-thusiastic about the state's peace officers coming to Cedar City. "We are pleased that association members will have the opportunity to stay in Cedar City and see what the area has to offer. Hopefully," the chief continues, con-tinues, "many officers will bring their families and make this their summer vacation." Chief Bolton is anticipating an-ticipating the convention to more successful than ever because of the new police pistol range which has been constructed on the south end of town. The facility has already been rated as one of the finest in the intermountain area with 30 shooting positions and great attention paid to every detail to make the range first rate. Shooting competition is one of the most important and popular events in the yearly meeting of the UPOA with officers from almost every law enforcement agency in Utah participating for honors. Trophies are presented to the high scorers in a variety of firearms events for both men and women. Also scheduled for the convention is a membership session dedicated to Utah peace officers killed in the line of duty. "This," says Chief Bolton, "is a very impressive service ser-vice that pays respect to the men that gave the ultimate to their profession and the people of Utah." The general sessions of the UPOA and the Ladies' Auxiliary will be held on the campus of Southern Utah State College June 11 through 14. Chief Bolton estimates that the convention should generate over $30,000 in revenue for local motels, restaurants and merchants during the four-day event. |