Get to Know Your Neighbors & Local Police
Tuesday, Aug. 2 & Aug. 9 | Across the Lowcountry
It may be more important today than ever before: National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
Here’s some information about what to expect at the National Night Out celebration near you:
Goose Creek – Aug. 2
519 N. Goose Creek Blvd
On Aug. 2, 2022, the Goose Creek Police Department joins cities nationwide for National Night Out. Neighborhoods and community members throughout the City of Goose Creek are being invited to join forces with our agency at the fourth annual “National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is designed to generate support for local law enforcement, participation in anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and police-community partnerships.
Aug. 2, from 5-8 PM, community members throughout the City of Goose Creek are asked to spend the evening outside with neighbors and the City of Goose Creek Police Officers. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in the fight to have a safer city. On National Night Out, we invite all neighborhoods to join us in this nationwide effort.
The Goose Creek Police Department will have K9 demonstrations, SWAT, Bike Patrol, Safetypup and members of the Goose Creek Fire Department will show off their Fire Engine. We’ll also have great music, a dunk tank, free refreshments, and gift bags for the kids. Come out and enjoy a great time with us at 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd, by the pond behind the police department.
For more information contact:
Gloria Martinez
gmartinez@cityofgoosecreek.com
(843) 327-9307
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Mount Pleasant – Aug. 2
Waterfront Park
Mount Pleasant’s National Night Out is scheduled for Aug. 2 from 6 – 8 PM at the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. National Night Out is an annual community event held across the country to enhance police-community partnerships.
According to Department officials, the event will serve as an opportunity for community members to get to know officers and neighbors during an evening of fun.
National Night Out has been celebrated in 16,000 communities nationwide, according to National Night Out. The event will feature food, a jump castle, police department swag, live music and more.
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North Charleston – Aug. 2
Riverfront Park
The time is upon us for the 39th Annual National Night Out on Aug. 2, 2022 from 6-8 PM at the Riverfront Park. Enjoy grilled hotdogs, refreshments, along with games, a raffle, and much more. In years past we have had over 1,000 people attend National Night Out, and this year promises to be bigger and better.
On display, you can find North Charleston specialized units:
- S.W.A.T. Team Trucks and Equipment
- K-9 Unit Demonstrations
- Harbor Patrol Boats & Equipment
- Traffic Selective Enforcement Unit (Child Safety & DUI Information)
- Bike Team Unit (Child Bike Safety)
- Detective Unit Information
- Victims Advocate Unit
- Costal Crisis Chaplaincy
- School Resource Officers Unit
- Neighborhood Resource Officers Unit
- NCPD Recruitment Division
We are thankful for our law enforcement partners, community groups, and corporate sponsors who assist us in promoting safer neighborhoods throughout the City of North Charleston, and invite your agency, church, community or business to join us in what is sure to be a momentous event.
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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Downtown – Aug. 9
RiverDogs Stadium
Join us on Aug. 9 from 6-9 PM at the Charleston RiverDogs Stadium for a night of fun! Come out and see our Special Units, play games and enjoy fun activities with the CPD team!
