- August 09, 2018
- By Maryland Today Staff
Dozens of local residents turned out Tuesday for National Night Out, and evening of fun and fellowship with University of Maryland Police Department members at Lakeland Community Park.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held in 16,000 communities nationwide that aims to connect people with the law enforcement officers that protect and serve them.
Local youths meet with University of Maryland and Prince George’s County Police personnel.
A member of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department awaits his fate in the dunk tank.
Dozens of emergency personnel and community members celebrated National Night Out at Lakeland Community Park.
UMPD Lt. August Kenner (center) helps pass out children’s police hats at a booth.
Lt. August Kenner poses with employees from the Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management.