Escondido Celebrates National Night Out Tuesday

ESCONDIDO, CA – Community members and law enforcement officers across the country, county and city of Escondido, will celebrate National Night Out Tuesday night. The annual event promotes community-police partnerships, crime prevention and neighborhood camaraderie.

In Escondido, community members will have a chance to meet local police officers, learn crime prevention tips and participate in family-friendly activities. Hosted by the Escondido Police Department, there will also be law enforcement vehicles on display and a free opportunity drawing. One of the special prizes this year will be “Lunch with the Chief.” Children’s activities will include fingerprinting, face painting, a rope bridge, jump house, bike rodeo (must bring bicycle/scooter and helmet) and interactive displays at the various booths.

The event takes place from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Grape Day Park, located at 21 N Broadway.

Created in 1984, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Last year, more than 37.8 million people and 16,124 communities across the United States, Canada, U.S. territories and military bases participated in the event.

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