National Night Out In East Windsor Scheduled For Aug. 3

EAST WINDSOR, NJ —East Windsor will be hosting “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the East Windsor Police/Court Building at 80 One Mile Road.

The event is being organized by Mayor Janice Mironov, the town council, Chief of Police James Geary, and the East Windsor police department.

Mironov said the event is an opportunity to “enhance positive relationships” between residents and local government.

“East Windsor Township is committed to strengthening neighborhood unity and police and community partnerships to help deter crime and to enhance our local quality of life. The Township has participated in hosting ‘National Night Out’ for many years, during which thousands of citizens have been provided with information on crime prevention and community partnerships,” Mironov said in a statement.

This year’s National Night Out event will feature crime watch information, displays and various demonstrations and giveaways. Activities will include police/court building tours, police vehicle tours, demonstrations by canines trained in detecting illegal drugs, child car safety seat inspections, fire and EMS equipment displays, and a rock-climbing wall.

There will be booths by many local organizations and businesses, with information and giveaways. Refreshments will be provided, along with music from a DJ.

The annual National Night Out helps increase vigilance against crime by encouraging police and residents to get to know each other, and for people to leave their porch lights on to meet their neighbors and take a stand against crime.

The National Night Out website states that the annual event "enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances."

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