Wall Police Host Township's National Night Out Tuesday

rtWALL, NJ -- The Wall Township Police Department is hosting the annual National Night event on Tuesday at the municipal complex.

National Night Out, a "town-wide block party," is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will include displays and presentations from the Wall Township Police Department as well as various other agencies, fire trucks, ambulances, as well as various other organizations and community groups and so much more, Detective Ld. Greg Carpino, the department's public information officer, said.

Some of the highlights of the evening include a police K9 demonstration, bike rodeo, an obstacle course, music, food, and fun for the whole family.

National Night Out is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships;
• Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

"We encourage everyone to come out and join us," Carpino said.

The Wall Township Municipal Complex located at 2700 Allaire Road.

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