National Night Out Is Tuesday, August 2
DELAWARE VALLEY (CBS) -- Celebrated nationally, National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie in an effort to make neighborhoods safer and better places to live.
Matt Peskin, executive director of the National Association of Town Watch is anticipating a bigger turnout than usual this year at events across the Delaware Valley as a result of recent police officer shootings that have happened locally and in other states.
"There's a different kind of energy from past years," noted Peskin who says more police departments and municipalities have signed up to participate in this year's NNO than in the past.
He says a lot of residents want to show their support for officers. Likewise, officers want to improve or maintain the relationship they have with their community.
Below is a list of NNO events.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Who: Caln Township Police Department
Where: Caln Municipal Park
G O Carlson Blvd, Thorndale, PA 19372
When: Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.
What: The event will feature a guest speaker and a 5K charity run and walk organized by the Chester County Running Store with proceeds benefiting the Coatesville Youth Initiative. There will also be police, fire and K9 demonstrations as well as a prescription drug drop-off station, a live band, food and games, ending the night with a fireworks show. Click here for more information.
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Who: Haverford Township
Where: Quarry Center
116 W Township Line Rd, Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083
When: Aug. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
What: There will be meet and greets with police K9s and kids will be able to explore police cars, police motorcycles, fire trucks, ambulances and tow trucks. Click here for more information.
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Who: Norristown Municipality
Where: 1300 Block of Willow Street, Norristown, PA 1940
When: Aug. 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
What: There will be live music, give-aways and games! Click here for more information.
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Who: West Chester Borough Police Department
Where: West Chester Police Station
401 E Gay St, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
When: Aug. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
What: Family friendly activities include finger printing, face painting and a moon bounce, as well as several Emergency Vehicles to check out. Click here for more information.
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NEW JERSEY
Who: Camden County Police Department
Where: Fairview neighborhood
2940 Yorkship Square, Camden, NJ 08104
When: Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.
What: This event will have plenty of fun and some giveaways for families. Police officers, city and county officials and of course the Mister Softee truck will all be there to help strengthen neighborhood bonds.
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Who: Deptford Police Department
Where: Deptford Recreation Center
52 Montague Lane Woodbury, New Jersey 08096
When: Aug. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
What: The event will have family friendly activities including face painting, balloon twisting, a video game station and a police K9 demo. Click here for more information.
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Who: Freehold Township
Where: Freehold Township Municipal Building
459 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728
When: Aug. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.
What: Police, fire and the first aid squad will be at the event to meet residents. There will also be games and rides for kids and families to enjoy. Click here for more information.
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Who: Gloucester Township Police
Where: Gloucester Township Municipal Building
1261 Chews Landing Rd, Blackwood, New Jersey 08021
When: Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.
What: Gloucester Township Police Department invites their residents to National Night Out. Click here for more information.
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Who: Hamilton Township
Where: Hamilton Mall
4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330
When: Aug. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
What: Hamilton Township are inviting residents to come play some favorite retro video games outside! There will be police and fire department demos and plenty of food trucks. Click here for more information.
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Who: Vineland Police
Where: Vineland High School South
2880 E Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ 08361-8499
When: Aug. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.
What: There will be food, music and a fireworks show. Click here for more information.
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DELAWARE
Who: New Castle County Police Department
Where: Glasgow Park (Rt. 40 and Rt. 896 in Newark)
When: Aug. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
What: Food, fun and games! Click here for more information.
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Who: Dover Police Department
Where: Target store
148 John Hunn Brown Rd, Dover, DE 19901
When: Aug. 9 at 6 p.m.
What: Families can meet police K9s, hang out in the armored truck with the Special Ops Team, put out a "fire" with the Dover Fire Department and check out the Delaware State Police Helicopter. There will also be free document shredding and Target will be raffling off toys, games, bikes and other prizes. Click here for more information.