Haverford Police Hosting National Night Out Event Aug 6

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Haverford Township are inviting the public to attend their National Night Out festival. The festival will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Quarry Center 116 West Township Line Road.

Haverford Township neighborhoods are invited to join together with thousands of communities nationwide for the 36th Annual National Night Out.

National Night Out is an event aimed at raising awareness of crime and drug prevention which is coordinated by the National Association of Town Watch and locally sponsored by Haverford Township Police Department in conjunction with the Havertown Lowe's and Police and Fire Federal Credit Union.

Residents of Haverford Township, and across the nation, are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, First Responders and local businesses.

Representatives from Haverford Township Police, Fire and EMS departments will be on hand.

There will be a brief K-9 demonstration with an opportunity to meet and greet your favorite K9.

Children will have a chance to touch and explore police cars, police motorcycles, fire trucks, ambulances, and tow trucks.

The night will also feature food from Secret Sauce Catering, games, music, and more.

National Night Out is the brainchild of Matt Peskin of Wynnewood who created the event for NATW back in 1984.

The event is designed to:

• heighten crime prevention awareness;
• generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
• strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships;
• and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

"NNO brings neighbors and first-responders together under positive circumstances," Peskin said. "It's a great night to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie."

Learn more about National Night Out online here.