The Cornelius Police Department will host a Document Shredding Event in the parking lot of Cornelius Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 am to noon. Sponsored by Shred-It, the event is free. There will be a four bag or box maximum per resident or business.  No 3-ring binders or metal binder clips are allowed. Bring documents such as obsolete tax records, financial statements, cancelled checks or any records that you want safely destroyed to this event. Please do not bring items that can be recycled or trash including junk mail, newspapers, or magazines.

Document shredding is an opportunity for the public to learn about the dangers of identity theft and take action in preventing identity theft from occurring in the community. More info: Officer Lawing or Betsy Shores at the Cornelius Police Department at 704-892-1363 or visit www.cornelius.org/police .