Princeton National Night Out 2018: What You Need To Know

PRINCETON, NJ — The Princeton Police Department, PBA Local #130 and the Princeton Recreation Department will host the annual Princeton Community Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the police department announced on Thursday.

The event will be held at the Community Park Pool, 380 Witherspoon Street in Princeton. It is open to all Princeton residents, and attendees may use the pool facilities free of charge during the event.

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.

McCaffrey’s Supermarkets will provide free hot dogs and cold bottled water. Lots of souvenir giveaways and ice cream will also be provided while supplies last.

Members of the Princeton Police Department, Princeton Fire Department and Princeton First Aid Squad will also display various emergency tools and equipment. The police department’s new K-9, Harris, will also conduct several demonstrations to show the types of service he provides the community.

Many local Princeton community groups will have free giveaways. Children are invited to climb and conquer the 24-foot high rock wall. The real fun comes with the chance to dunk police officers at the Dunk Tank.

There will also be large inflatable games (all attractions are supervised). For additional information, contact Vikki Caines of the Princeton Recreation Department at 609-921-9480 (vcaines@princetonnj.gov) or Shahid Abdul-Karim of the Princeton Police Department at 609-921-2100, ext. 2155 (sabdul-karim@princetonnj.gov).

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