Officer Kyle Maxim welcomes visitors to the Dracut Police Department’s third annual Public Safety Day on Thursday. (Courtesy Dracut Police Department) 
Children and adults were able to explore Dracut Police vehicles and vehicles from other participating agencies. (Courtesy Dracut Police Department) 
A member of the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad helps a resident try on equipment. (Courtesy Dracut Police Department) 
Both Dracut Police and Massachusetts State Police had Breast Cancer Awareness cruisers on display and opened for residents to explore. (Courtesy Dracut Police Department) 
Lt. Demetri Mellonakos handed out free ice cream, courtesy of Dracut Funeral Home, from the Methuen Police ice cream truck. (Courtesy Dracut Police Department) 
Louis Tremblay of Dracut was recognized for three years of volunteering at Public Safety Night, and for helping to raise over $19,000 in donations this year alone. (Courtesy Dracut Police Department)
DRACUT — Chief Peter Bartlett is pleased to report that the Dracut Police Department, thanks to support from donors, community partners, and police volunteers, celebrated Public Safety Night on Thursday, June 27.
The third annual Public Safety Night was held at Veteran’s Memorial Park and was followed by the Town of Dracut’s fireworks display.
The free event included hotdogs, burgers, and drinks from local vendors, the Methuen Police Department ice cream truck, games, music, and a chance to play Dracut Police Department bingo, with local youths challenged to introduce themselves to Dracut Police officers to get a stamp on their bingo card. The winning bingo player won a hand-painted Dracut Police Department model truck.
Public Safety Night was held in partnership with the Dracut Fire Department, the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, the Northern Middlesex Regional Emergency Communications Center, Pridestar Trinity EMS, Boston MedFlight, Burlington Police, Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts Army National Guard, and the Massachusetts Air National Guard.
Donors included Bill Day, The Dow Company, Inc., RGA Tire & Auto Repair, Martineau’s Towing Service, Lucky Burner Serviced Inc., Vintage Millwork Corporation, Lowell Five Bank, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, Enterprise Bank, Dracut Charity Golf, Beaver Brook Farm Holding, Pridestar Trinity EMS, and A Tucard Commercial Warehouse Space.
The Dracut Funeral Home donated all of the free ice cream that was handed out from the Methuen Police Department’s ice cream truck.
“This event demonstrates the strong relationship between public safety and this community,” Chief Bartlett said. “Our officers do such a good job for this Town and it’s nice to see the community come out to support us. It’s extremely uplifting. What a great night.”
Dracut Police recognized Louise Tremblay, who has volunteered at Public Safety Night each year. This year she single-handedly raised more than $19,000 in donations to support the event.
“Without Louise’s passion, determination, and hard work, this event would not be as big as it is today,” said Chief Bartlett.