Woodstock National Night Out Returns Aug. 7

WOODSTOCK, GA -- The Woodstock Police Department will team up with local public safety agencies and join thousands of communities across the country for the 35th annual National Night Out initiative.

This event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the Park at City Center in downtown Woodstock.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthen police and community partnerships, and to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are uniting together to fight crime.

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This family-friendly event will feature K-9 demonstrations, public safety equipment on display, Safekids, and more activities for children of all ages. Food and drinks will be made available courtesy of Target and prepared by Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department staff. Music will also be provided by DJ Tim Cahill.

Other partnering agencies include: Drug Enforcement Administration, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office, Cherokee County E-911 Center, Holly Springs Police Department, and Woodstock Fire Department. National Night Out is sponsored by Target, a national corporate sponsor.

For more information on National Night Out event, contact Officer Ryan Bleisath or Officer Greg Stepp at 770-592-6000 ext. 1134 or gstepp@woodstockga.gov.

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