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Dartmouth Police Department Invites Residents to Attend National Night Out on Aug. 6

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Dartmouth Police Department
Brian P. Levesque, Chief of Police
249 Russells Mills Road
South Dartmouth, MA 02748

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Dartmouth Police Department Invites Residents to Attend National Night Out on Aug. 6

DARTMOUTH — Chief Brian Levesque is pleased to announce that the Dartmouth Police Department will join Neighborhoods United and the New Bedford Police Department for National Night Out 2019 and invites residents to attend.

WHEN: 

Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5-8 p.m.

WHERE:

Ashley Park, Rivet Street, New Bedford

WHAT:

Held on the first Tuesday in August, National Night Out is a nationwide campaign designed to strengthen the relationship between police and fire officials and residents in order to foster partnerships and improve safety in neighborhoods.

National Night Out is family-friendly and free to attend.

Attendees will be able to enjoy music, activities, arts and crafts, face painting, raffles and more. The annual police and fire department tug of war competition will also take place during the event.

Food and beverages will be provided while supplies last.

“This is a great opportunity to bring first responders and residents together in a fun and relaxed environment,” Chief Levesque said. “We’re looking forward to this event as another way to meet and form positive relationships with the members of the community we serve.”

For more information call Neighborhoods United at 508-889-1752.

In the event of a rainout, the National Night Out event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 7.

 

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*Media Advisory* Burlington Police and Fire Departments to Host Community Safety Night

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Burlington Police Department
Michael R. Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Burlington Fire Department
Chief Steve Yetman
21 Center St.
Burlington, MA 01803

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 18, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-791-7627
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory* Burlington Police and Fire Departments to Host Community Safety Night

BURLINGTON — Police Chief Michael Kent and Fire Chief Steven Yetman are pleased to announce that the Burlington Police and Fire Departments will host a Community Safety Night to promote positive interactions between public safety personnel and residents.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 5 p.m.

WHERE:

Wegmans, 53 Third Ave.

WHO:

Members of the Burlington Police and Fire Departments

WHAT:

In an effort to promote mutual trust and respect, Community Safety Night provides residents with a unique opportunity to interact with members of the Burlington Police and Fire Departments in an informal and stress-free environment.

“We aim to promote cooperation and harmony between public safety officials and the communities they protect,” Chief Kent said. “This event encourages positive relations between our departments and members of the community, which is extremely important to us as public servants.”

Additional details include:

  •  Complimentary food provided by Wegmans
  •  Demonstrations by a police sketch artist
  •  Static K-9 displays
  •  Police, fire, and law enforcement vehicles and command units available for viewing

“Members of the community usually interact with law enforcement and public safety officials during stressful situations,” Chief Yetman said. “With this event, we can talk to residents in a safe, relaxing environment without any distractions. We encourage everyone to stop by.”

The event is sponsored by Wegmans, 3rd Ave Burlington, Armstrong Ambulance Service, Boston Med Flight, and K-9 First Responders.

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