Tonight, neighborhoods throughout Medford Township are being invited to join forces with thousand of communities nationwide for the 31st annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by Medford Township, will involve over 16,124 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 37.8 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
- Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Medford Township Police Department will host their first annual National Night Out on Tuesday Aug. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. This event will be held at Freedom Park. Medford Township Police Department are asking you to lock your doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with your neighbors and police.
Medford Township Police Department will be hosting a variety of special events such as K-9 demonstrations, a DWI Obstacle Course, activities for the children, as well as free food and refreshments will be served.
The Medford Township Police Department has invited surrounding agencies from the military, law enforcement, fire, and EMS professions to demonstrate their services.
Come watch live demonstrations, let the kids interact, and enjoy free food and from several local food establishments.
For more information please visit: www.Medford-police.org
