Little Officer, Big Halloween Surprise: Las Animas Police Make 4-Year-Old’s Day

Description: A Las Animas police officer gave a 4-year-old aspiring cop a station tour and showed him the lights and sirens on a patrol car for Halloween. Photo caption: From left, Benjamin Comstock, his son Little Benjamin Comstock, and Las Animas Police Officer Havens pose beside a patrol car. Photo provided by the Comstock family.


Published: 11/01/2026
Byline: SECO News

Las Animas Police Officer Makes Halloween Special for 4-Year-Old Who Wants to Be a Cop

LAS ANIMAS, Colo. — Four-year-old Benjamin Comstock wanted to be a police officer for Halloween. Officer Havens of the Las Animas Police Department helped make the experience memorable by giving him a tour of the department and showing him how a patrol car’s lights and sirens work.

Benjamin’s family shared the visit with SECO News, saying Officer Havens “made my 4 year olds day.” The family also expressed appreciation for the local police department and the time the officer spent with him.

The visit gave Little Benjamin a close look at the job behind his Halloween costume and a moment his family was glad to share with the community.



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