MT. VERNON — It may not be Halloween yet, but many area kids got to satisfy their sweet tooth along with meet area emergency responders at Saturday’s “Boo With The Blue” event in Mt. Vernon.

Jefferson County Sheriff Travis Allen was among the first responders at the event Saturday. He says it’s more special to get to interact with kids during the Halloween season.

Mt. Vernon Police Chief Trent Page says it’s important for all law enforcement and emergency personnel to have positive interactions with kids and the general public when they can.

The event was put on by Domino’s, Pepsi, Roadhouse Harley Davidson, and Withers Broadcasting.