Mark Your Calendars: Glen Cove Police Plan Annual National Night Out

GLEN COVE, NY — Every year, "Night Out" in Glen Cove celebrates the city and the police department's commitment to its residents with fun for the whole family.

It's the 41st anniversary of the National Night Out program, which celebrates community-building. It will be Aug. 6 this year, on Bridge Street as usual, with festive music, food and activities for kids.

Mayor Pam Panzenbeck and Police Chief William Whitton invite all residents to participate in the fun and educational event to support the safety of the city. In fact, the police department plans to honor the mayor, because each year, the event acknowledges people who have made a difference.

It's also a good time to meet and mingle with local government officials, police officers, first responders, and community leaders.

To city officials, it is an important event. Safety and neighborhood unity all stem from the strength of the relationship between the police department and the community they serve and protect.

The Glen Cove Police Department and Police Benevolent Association support it each year because NNO underscores the critical relationship of police officers with the community, police officials said.

The event is presented by the City of Glen Cove, Glen Cove Police Department, PBA, Youth Bureau, Volunteer Fire Department, EMS, The Housing Authority, the Downtown B.I.D., and local businesses and organizations.

• WHERE: downtown Glen Cove on Bridge Street in front of the Glen Cove Police Department
• WHEN: 6-8:30 p.m.

With community support and participation, National Night Out is an outstanding way to increase awareness against crime, encourage drug prevention, support local anti-crime efforts and further solidify the already strong ties between the Glen Cove community and its hardworking Police Department, city officials said.