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Oak Lawn Police And Fire Invite Residents To 2022 National Night Out
Oak Lawn police and fire departments invite residents to come out for National Night Out, Aug. 2, featuring demos, tours, freebies and more.
OAK LAWN, IL — Oak Lawn Police and the Oak Lawn Fire Department have a full slate of activities planned for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy demonstrations by the K-9 unit and fire department.
Tour the police and fire stations (maybe see the jail if no one is in there) and meet Oak Lawn's first responders. The FREE event will be held at the Oak Lawn Municipal Center, 9446 S. Raymond Ave.
Kids 12 and under will receive a complimentary hot dog and other giveaways. Here are some National Night Out activities tentatively planned for Aug. 2, including:
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- SWAT equipment for kids and adults to see and suit up
- Evidence technician demonstrations
- Tours of the lock-up (jail) facility
- Car extrication performed by OLFD
Since 1984, police departments and communities across the United States have held National Night Out events on the first Tuesday in August. More than 38 million neighbors in 16,000 communities throughout the nation will participate in National Night Out, promoting public safety and building community.
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