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Press Release: 2011 National Night Out

The Cranford Police Department will be participating in the 28th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Maryrose Mullen, Neighbor

The Cranford Police Department will be participating in the 28th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday,August 2nd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. near the Gazebo at the intersection of North Union Avenue andSpringfield Avenue. The free nationwide event is designed to promote crime prevention awareness. It also allows the public to interact with members of the police department and obtain information aboutthe department's many programs.

There will be displays of police vehicles, including a police car, zodiac boat, motorcycle, and emergencyservice unit. A DJ, face painter, magician, and balloon animal maker will be on hand to entertain. Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, the American Red Cross and Project Porchlight will be handing outliterature and free giveaways. For the 3rd year in a row, a blood drive will also be held during National Night Out. This year the drive is in memory of Lakewood Police officer Christopher Matlosz. Membersof the Cranford PBA #52 will be handing out free Italian ices to all in attendance as well.

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