The Wheeling Police Department, along with several community partners will once again take part in National Night Out, set for Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wheeling Park Ice Rink.
National Night Out, now in its 39th year throughout the country, is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
The nationwide event, held on the first Tuesday of August, provides a great opportunity to bring the police and the community together under positive circumstances. The relaxed, fun-filled ‘night out’ is geared toward enhancing relationships between residents and law enforcement in hopes to make the city’s neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. The evening also gives the public the chance to learn about anti-crime awareness programs in communities, such as neighborhood watch programs, and drug prevention initiatives.
During the two-hour event, Wheeling Police will showcase its many units and divisions, including WPD’s Explorer Post No. 1, the Neighborhood Assistance Volunteers/Citizens Police Academy, and the Victim Advocacy Program. Additionally, the department’s K9 Unit will offer a brief demonstration.
Pizza, popsicles, and drinks will be provided as well as several displays and demos from multiple local agencies also will be part of the event.
