Cranford National Night Out 2018

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Police Department will host the township's National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Patrolman Robert F. Hand Plaza and on the front lawn of the Cranford Police Department headquarters.

National Night Out is an initiative in which people in towns across the country gather at their homes, on their streets, and at their local community centers in recognition of their support of the community. It helps strengthen the partnership between the community and police.

The event provides an opportunity for residents to interact with members of the Cranford Police Department in an informal setting. Residents and visitors may also get information about the department's many youth, educational, safety and public awareness programs.

Numerous police and emergency vehicles will be on display, including marked police cars, command post truck, police motorcycle, emergency services unit utility vehicles, and equipment from the Union County Office of Emergency Management, New Jersey Transit Police Department, and Norfolk Southern Railroad Police Department. Public Safety personnel will be on hand to answer questions or demonstrate equipment.

For the 10th year in a row, a blood drive will also be held during National Night Out.

A DJ, face painter, and magician will be on site to provide entertainment for children and adults, and AAA and other organizations will be handing out literature and giveaways.

For more information, visit the Cranford Police Department's Facebook page.

(Image via Cranford Police Department‎)

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