The World Police and Fire Games, founded in 1985, are held every two years throughout the world, and feature traditional events such as running, swimming and team sports, as well as job-specific events related to police and fire work.

There are canine competitions and a shooting competition for police, Fairfax Police Lt. Bruce Blechl said.

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