O’Fallon Police to hold National Night Out event next month

O’Fallon Police Department, in cooperation with the O’Fallon Neighborhood Watch Program, will be hosting a National Night Out event from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the O’Fallon Community Park, 401 East Fifth St.

“National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnership and provides a great opportunity to bring police and citizens together under positive circumstances,” said O’Fallon Mayor Gary Graham. “These events are free, and all are welcome.”

Several activities are planned, including:

▪ Static displays of Fire/EMS/Police vehicles and equipment

▪ 911 Education

▪ K-9 demonstrations

▪ Refreshments for those in attendance

For more information, please contact Detective Bill Barlock at 618) 624-4545, ext. 9555 orwbarlock@ofallon.org.

This story was originally published September 16, 2016 at 11:55 AM with the headline "O’Fallon Police to hold National Night Out event next month."