Police, Community Come Together For National Night Out

National Night Out attendees watched as Corporal Jeffrey Jackson and others from the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s K9 unit hosted a demonstration with Pazzo, a German Shepherd.

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National Night Out attendees watched as Corporal Jeffrey Jackson and others from the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s K9 unit hosted a demonstration with Pazzo, a German Shepherd.

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Four-year-old Aidan Boyce perched on a police ATV with Detective Bayton.

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Kids including 2-year-old Jaxson enjoyed sitting in a fire truck from the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company.

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Chase the Shepherd, a robotic police dog, interacted with children at National Night Out. The robot’s voice and movements were controlled by nearby members of the police department.

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Anne Arundel County Police Chief Amal Awad greeted attendees at National Night Out.

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(L-R) Corporal Dubroc, Recruit Officer Baker and Recruit Officer Price were among the many Anne Arundel County Police Department representatives present for National Night Out.

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Attendees viewed and learned about many police and fire apparatus at National Night Out, including the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s G3 Bearcat, a law enforcement rescue vehicle used in high-risk situations.

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Members of the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company told National Night Out attendees about their fire and rescue apparatus.

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Posted Wednesday, August 7, 2024 10:32 am

The heat and humidity did not keep a huge crowd from gathering at the Anne Arundel County Police Eastern District’s National Night Out (NNO) yesterday evening. Intended to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and the community, the nationwide event takes place each year on the first Tuesday of August.

Held at Kinder Farm Park, this year’s NNO included many representatives and apparatus from agencies including the Anne Arundel County police and sheriff’s departments, the Maryland State Police, the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company and the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Local businesses, nonprofits, county departments, Scouts and other groups hosted interactive booths for attendees to play games, gather giveaways, and learn about various services and opportunities.