Harrington Park Police Will Host National Night Out Aug. 6

Pictured, a scene from National Night Out 2017 in Harrington Park: youngsters explore the PIPD boat at Highland Field. | File photo

HARRINGTON PARK, N.J.—On Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m., the Harrington Park Police Department, along with the Harrington Park Fire Department and Harrington Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps, will be hosting the annual National Night Out (NNO) activities at Highland Park.  

Also participating will be the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, the Hackensack University Medical Center AirMed 1 Helicopter, the SPCA, Bergen County Communications, and the Palisades Interstate Park Police Department.

All are welcome to attend this gathering of first responders and the communities they serve.  

Activities will be incorporated for all ages, including a bounce house, music, video trailer, hotdogs, popcorn, face painting, cotton candy and more! 

“Please join us for this annual event and participate in a celebration of community and first responders!” Police Chief Albert Maalouf said in a press release.

In the event of rain, National Night Out is postponed to Aug. 8.

Started in the 1980s, National Night Out is celebrated by thousands of communities across America on the first Tuesday of August. This annual community-building campaign aims to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.