Dearborn's National Night Out Is Aug. 1

DEARBORN, MI — The Dearborn Police Department will be hosting its annual National Night Out on Aug. 1. The free event will feature fun activities like a bounce house for kids, a dunk tank and a chance for residents to see various police and fire vehicles up close.

Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad said National Night Out is aimed at sending a message to criminals that "neighborhoods are organized, working with police and are fighting back against crime.” Increasing awareness of crime prevention programs is another key element of the program.

“Dearborn is a prime example of a community that works in partnership with its police department and the private sector,” Haddad added. “Together these partnerships have made real strides in crime prevention and quality of life issues.”

The Dearborn Police Department will also have crime prevention material, Neighborhood Watch information; take home Child Identification Kits and NIXLE information available at the event. Units and other area agencies making an appearance on Aug. 1 will include:

• Bomb Squad
• SWAT Team
• K9 Unit
• Armored Personnel Carrier
• Mobil Command Post
• Michigan Department of Natural Resources
• Detroit Police Special Response Team
• Michigan State Police Motorcycle Units
• Wayne County Down River Dive Team (including Truck and Trailer Static Display)
• Beaumont Hospital Security Police and Medical Helicopter
• Fairlane Town Center Security
• University Of Michigan Police
• Huron Township Police Mounted Unit

National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, is a neighborhood crime and drug prevention event that occurs annually on the first Tuesday in August every year. Last year’s national campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states. This year’s event in Dearborn is sponsored by Target stores located in Dearborn.

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