National Night Out planned for Bullard on Aug. 6
Photo by Tom Rivers: Robert Wagner, an Albion police officer, did a demonstration with Rex, the department’s K9, during National Night Out on Aug. 7, 2018. Wagner had Rex sit and show other obedience. Rex also found a ball that one of the children hid in the field as part of the demonstration. Bullard will be under construction for much of the summer, but that work is expected to be done in time for National Night Out. If it isn’t, the event may shift to the elementary school parking lot.
Press Release, Albion Police Chief Roland Nenni
ALBION – The Albion Police Department and Orleans United Drug Free Communities Coalition are co-organizers of the Orleans County National Night Out and are proud to give an update on this year’s event that will take place on Aug. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bullard Park on East Avenue. This is the fifth year of our event and it is going to be largest so far.
National Night Out started in the 1980s as a way to bring law enforcement and citizens together on the same night each year. We have expanded on that principle and put together an event that focuses on bringing many agencies and organizations together on the annual National Night Out date each year. Participants in the event will include law enforcement, fire agencies, EMS responders, civic organizations and other groups that will be providing activities, demonstrations and giveaways.
Our mission is simple. We want an event where families can come for a night and be entertained at no cost and eat for free in an environment that is free of violence, alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Our goal is to have those that attend walk away with a positive contact that can assist with any needs a person may need. We strive to make this event a one-day event that lasts all year long.
This year we have been very fortunate to have had many organizations not only willing to participate in the event but we have received donations and support from many local organizations and businesses. This year’s event features free hot dogs and water, child seat inspections with free replacements, a bike rodeo with bikes on hand, helmet giveaways, and much more.
We are very excited to doing a “Battle of Belts” competition again this year to promote vehicle passenger safety. The competition entails teams of 4 who compete to see who is the fastest getting into car and fastening their seatbelts. Each contestant then must switch seats and again fasten their seat belts. The time ends when each person has sat in each seat in the car. This event is fun to participate in and even more fun to watch. There is still time to enter and details can be found on the event Facebook Page (click here).
We are always looking for organizations that wish to be a part of the event or those who wish to donate. Any group that wants to be a part of this great community event is asked to contact us for more details.
For more information contact Chief Nenni at the Albion Police Department 585-589-5627, nenni@albionpolice.com or Pat Crowley at 585-331-8732, pcrowley@gcasa.org.
