Thousands of people turned out at more than 30 National Night Out events throughout Montgomery County Tuesday night.
They spoke with police and fire fighters, climbed into fire trucks and ambulances, ate, played games, won prizes, listened to music and generally had a great night celebrating the national community-building campaign designed to promote promotes police-community partnerships.
County Executive Marc Elrich stopped off at six of the events. While at Fair Hill Shopping Center in Olney, he declared it was the largest crowd he’d been with since the start of COVID.
“This is how we come together, work together,” declared Councilmember Will Jawando.
County Police Chief Marcus Jones visited four events and connected with many residents.
Declared Sandy Springs Fire Chief Keith Sanders, “Prevention is the number one key to having a safe environment.”
Thousands turned out at 30 National Night Out events throughout Montgomery County tonight. @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/53dIXhWOYp
— suzanne pollak (@SuzannePollak) August 1, 2023
My district team joined community leaders, first responders and my constituents for National Night Out celebrations throughout the beautiful Eighth District! pic.twitter.com/LhtFFOvnxR
— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) August 1, 2023
Hey! It’s @ParkPolice at Olney’s National Night Out event. Stop by and say hi. pic.twitter.com/4n41noKbzb
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) August 1, 2023
National night out tour ! First stop Praisner community rec @MoCoRec @MontgomeryCoMD @MoCoCouncilMD pic.twitter.com/hcYWGLB4e2
— Robin Riley MoCo Rec Dir (@mocorecdir) August 1, 2023
We are underway at #NationalNightOut pic.twitter.com/kwVMCQDzvW
— Takoma Park Police (@TakomaParkPD) August 1, 2023
Beautiful weather and an all around awesome evening out here engaging with community members in White Oak. #NationalNightOut #NNO #NNO2023 pic.twitter.com/o5V9Ejftu7
— Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office (@MCSAONEWS) August 1, 2023
