Chief Richard P. McLaughlin and Mayor Craig A. Moe invite Laurel’s residents and businesses to join them and the men and women of the Laurel Police Department for the 29th National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Granville Gude Park from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The purpose of the National Night Out, which has been established in conjunction with various police organizations nationwide, is to inform the public about various police programs and community programs such as drug prevention initiatives and neighborhood watch groups that exist to keep people safe and fight crime in neighborhoods everywhere.

Events of the evening will consist of various demonstrations from the police department, the fire department and the rescue squad, as well as activities for children.

For additional information, please contact Pfc. Theresa Kelliher at 301-498-0092.