National Night Out Set For August 2; Community Event at Perimeter Mall

Four local police departments are partnering to host a joint National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

The Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and Johns Creek departments will be hosting the community event from 6-9 pm at Perimeter Mall.

Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and better places to live.

This year, the four hosting Police Departments will have patrol cars, SWAT vehicles and other specialty vehicles on display. The Sandy Springs Fire Department and the DeKalb County Fire/Rescue Department will also have fire trucks and other pieces of equipment on display. Police officers and fire and rescue personnel will be on hand to answer any questions.

In addition to public safety organizations, many local businesses and community groups will have display booths set up, including the Chattahoochee River 911 Authority, which handles 911 calls for all four cities.

Music and entertainment will be provided, along with free food and drinks donated by local stores and members of the community.