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National Night Out 2006
Borough Police held their 6th annual National Night Out on August 4th.
National Night Out is a nationwide one-night rally where citizens and law enforcement join forces to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. The evening is also for the community to get to know their local officers.
This year's event was, by far, the largest we've ever had despite the looming threat of rain. Organizer, Community Relations Officer Ronnie R. Steppat Jr., went above and beyond in bringing the activities and organizations together. This year he had everything from pony rides to Sponge Bob Square Pants. There were also three giant inflatable rides that even eclipsed some local buildings. Members of Freehold Borough Police, Freehold Township Police, Monmouth County Sheriffs Department, Freehold First Aid, and the Freehold Fire Department were all on hand.
Most importantly, though, were the more than 300 Borough residents who turned out for the event. It was a great opportunity for them to meet our officers, see our equipment and hear about some of the things we are doing and things we have planned. Events like this are very valuable to us. Often we get excellent feedback and ideas from our residents.
The success of National Night Out 2007would not have been possible without a great deal of help from various people and businesses. Below, we would like to acknowledge some of them.
Ptl. Craig Dispenza Cecilia Reynolds, Adela Perez and and the staff of "Nosotros" - The Spanish Newspaper La Palma grocery store El Meson restaurant Oaxaca’s grocery Niko’s Lawn and Landscaping donated Central Dental Care/Dr. Fred DePekary. Mehr, La France and Basen law firm. Party Towne Freehold Center Partnership George Long Freehold Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Karen Burst Harleigh Burst YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, the YMCA Community Center, Freehold Borough, Sunrise Optimist Club Centra State Medical Center’s Health Awareness Van
All in all, it was a night of tremendous fun for both the public and the Borough Police. We were able to meet a lot of great residents, business owners and some wonderful kids. We are already looking forward to next year.
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