Tag: National Night Out
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Cranbury police lose veteran police officer to ‘medical episode’
The Cranbury Police Department has lost one of their veteran brothers after he “suffered a medical episode,” according to Cranbury Police Chief Michael J. Owens. Todd Galla passed away on Sept. 17 surrounded by his family, according to Owens, who posted a statement of Galla’s passing in a social media post on Sept. 18. Galla,…
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East Windsor community enjoys National Night Out
More than 2,000 people turned out for East Windsor Township’s annual National Night Out celebration. The event was held at the East Windsor Police Athletic League complex Aug. 2, township officials said. Crime watch information, fire and EMS equipment displays and assorted games and activities were among the highlights of the event. More than 60…
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Residents enjoy National Night Out activities in Aberdeen, Matawan
Residents in Aberdeen Township and in Matawan celebrated National Night Out on Aug. 2. According to the website natw.org, “National Night Out is an annual community- building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.” Aberdeen Township Aberdeen Township residents celebrated National Night Out at Guisti…
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North Brunswick National Night Out: Fun, sweet treats and comradery
NORTH BRUNSWICK – National Night Out in North Brunswick was filled with fun, sweet treats and comradery. The department held its annual event outside police headquarters on Aug. 2. Officials closed off part of Hermann Road to allow community members to roam from the food vendors, games and various community organizations set up on both…
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Edison National Night Out: Fun, food and McGruff the Crime Dog
EDISON – National Night Out in Edison was filled with fun, food and McGruff the Crime Dog. The department held its annual event at Papaianni Park on Aug. 2. Community members enjoyed interacting with members of the Edison Police Department, Edison Fire Department, members of the emergency medical services and were allowed to climb in…
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Community Night Out reconnects Princeton community with local police department
The Princeton Police Department’s longstanding effort to build relationships with the community received a fun boost when “Community Night Out” returned to Witherspoon Street. Community Night Out was held in the parking lot next to the Community Park Pool at 380 Witherspoon St. on Aug. 2. In 2021, the annual tradition had been canceled, but…
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National Night Out: A night to enjoy good eats, become ‘familiar with’ police, community
When Faith Jasper was asked about her favorite part of Lawrence Township’s National Night Out celebration, her quick answer was “the food.” “I liked the hot dogs. I liked the music, people talking and the bounce house. It was really fun,” the 12-year-old girl said of the event, held Aug. 2 on the front lawn…
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Jackson police captain: National Night Out ‘about building community’
JACKSON – On Aug. 2, Jackson will join towns in New Jersey and across the nation in a celebration of community during the annual “National Night Out,” America’s Night Out Against Crime. “It’s all about building community,” said Capt. Mary Nelson, who is coordinating the event for the Jackson Police Department. National Night Out will…
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Police departments to hold National Night Out Aug. 2
Police departments throughout the state are holding National Night Out on Aug. 2 in continued efforts to create police-community partnerships. The North Brunswick Police Department will hold a National Night Out Block Party, sponsored by North Brunswick Township, from 5-8 p.m. outside police headquarters, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Rain or shine. Free food and…