National Night Out – August 1, 2017
Chief Scott Sansom and the East Hartford Police Department are proud to announce that on Tuesday, August 1st, neighborhoods throughout East Hartford are invited to join forces with over 38.5 million people in more than 16,500 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world for the National Night Out crime prevention event.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on August 1st, residents throughout East Hartford and across the nation are asked to spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. This ‘town wide block party’ will take place at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex, 31 School Street, East Hartford, and will include displays and presentations from the East Hartford Police Department, East Hartford Fire Department, East Hartford Youth Services, American Red Cross, and more. Some of the highlights of the evening include a police K-9 demonstration, bounce house, dunk tank, give-a-ways, music, and even a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog.
“National Night Out is another great opportunity to bring police and the community we protect and serve together under positive circumstances,” said Chief Sansom. “It brings back a true sense of community, and it’s fun for the whole family. Everyone is welcome,” Sansom added.