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Press Release: Cranford Police to Hold National Night Out

Event designed to promote crime awareness.

The Cranford Police Department will be participating in the 27th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. near the Gazebo at the intersection of North Union Avenue and Springfield Avenue.  The free nationwide event is designed to promote crime prevention awareness.  It also allows the public to interact with members of the police department and obtain information about the department's main programs.

There will be displays of police vehicles, including a police car, zodiac boat, motorcycle, and ambulance.  A DJ, face painter, magician, and balloon animal maker will be on hand to entertain.  Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and the American Red Cross will be handing out literature and free giveaways.  For the 2nd year in a row, a blood drive will also be held during National Night Out.  This year the drive is in memory of NJ State Trooper Mark Castellano.  Members of the Cranford PBA #52 will be handing out free Italian ices to all in attendance as well.

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