NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – August 2, 2022 EAST HARTFORD TO JOIN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE FOR “AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME”

National Night Out

The Town of East Hartford will once again join communities nationwide for National Night Out – America’s Night Out Against Crime. Events will take place beginning at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 2nd, at two locations in East Hartford.

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. For years, neighborhoods throughout East Hartford were 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.

“I am excited to honor National Night Out and the strong East Hartford Community Spirit,” said Police Chief Scott Sansom. “Last years success has sparked this years plan where we will have two locations available for all to enjoy. We are bringing this unique experience to our residents at two of our most populated parks”.

On Tuesday, August 2, residents throughout East Hartford and across the nation are invited to join neighbors and police for a traveling party that will take place for 2 hours at the following Town of East Hartford locations:

  • Gorman Park on May Road at 2:00 to 4:00 PM
  • Martin Park on Burnside Avenue at 5:00 to 7:00 PM

“America’s Night Out Against Crime” will include music, games, police K-9 as well as vehicles and equipment, and fun while enjoying refreshments and conversation with Officers - there will be something for everyone, children and adults alike.

This is another great opportunity to continue bringing the police and the community together,” said Chief Sansom. “National Night Out encourages the community and the police to continue working together in these challenging times. It brings a true sense of community, with fun for the whole family. Everyone is welcome,” Sansom added.