Foxborough Neighbors, Police Mingle at National Night Out Event‎

The Foxborough community came together Tuesday for a relaxing evening and children had the opportunity to have fun with the Foxborough Public Safety Department.

The Foxboro Police department and the Foxboro Jaycees joined forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the "28th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime and drug prevention.

This fun family evening was designed to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention efforts in the community. The event was also aimed at strengthening neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

"This was a night for the community to come together and get out there and meet face to face," spoke Pam Warren, Publicity Director for the Foxboro Jacyees.

Foxborough's National Night Out event included a live DJ and a Bouncy House, sponsored by the Police Department, for the kids. The Police department was also doing fingerprinting kits for families and allowed kids to take a peak inside a police vehicle, where they tested out the various emergency sounds.

"Few communities are cerebrating National Night Out at this level," noted Warren. "Police Chief Edward O'Leary spearheaded this event, and it is important for the community to know that the police are here to help."

The Jaycees gave away glow sticks and ice cream was provided by the Lafayette House. The YMCA, HUGS and New Hope were on hand at the event with their own displays and activities as well.

National Night Out involves over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 37 million people were expected to participate in ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’.

For more information about national Night Out or the Foxboro Jaycees, visit the Foxboro Jaycees Website at www.foxborojaycees.org.