The City of Fishers Police Department will participate in the Aug. 1 National Night Out, a nationwide effort to build relationships between communities and law enforcement.
According to an announcement from the department, it will host an open house to celebrate National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 1.
“National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work,” the announcement stated. “Many neighborhoods celebrate the end of summer with block parties, cookouts and other various events. For National Night Out, we invite you to the police station to learn more about your police department.”
Fishers Police Chief Ed Gebhart stated that the event is a night to open the doors of the police department to show residents the resources in place to make the community a safe place to live and work.
“National Night Out is a perfect night for our city to stand together and promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity, with an added bonus of a concert at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater later in the evening,” he stated.
The final free Tuesday concert featuring Dude! is scheduled for 8 p.m. that night at the amphitheater.
“Residents are invited to an evening of learning and fun (at the police station), with activities planned for all ages,” the announcement states. “Those include police vehicle and equipment displays, crime scene collection displays, crime prevention information and much more.”
The Fishers Police Corps will serve free hotdogs, chips, cookies and water to participants. Parking is available in the parking garage. Visitors can enter through the front doors to tour the first floor, or they can enter directly from the Nickel Plate Trail.
