National Night Out Set For Aug. 2 In Snow Hinton Park

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa-area law enforcement agencies are set to host a night of family-friendly fun for those in the community with the 2022 installment of National Night Out.

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The annual event, which is geared toward strengthening bonds between police and the community they serve, will be held at Snow Hinton Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Attendees can expected to see the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office's new ambulance, its BearCat MedEvac and drone unit, while the Tuscaloosa Police Department will feature hands-on equipment displays, K9 demonstrations and more.

National Night Out made its debut in 1984 and has since grown into a nationwide celebration of community policing efforts. According to the official organization, National Night Out is observed in more than 16,000 communities across the country each year.

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