RAHWAY – The Rahway Police Department invites you to join us as we join forces with the residents of Rahway and thousands of communities nationwide for the"27th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), crime and drug prevention event.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for local anti-crime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. NNO has proven to be an effective and enjoyable program that promotes police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation.

The event, which will take place on Thursday, August 5, will be located in front of the Union County Arts Center on Irving Street from 6 to 9 p.m. Our event will not occur on the traditional first Tuesday of the month, since we are running it in conjunction with the Rahway Mayor’s Concert Series and the Monthly First Thursday Events. This event will showcase a display of emergency vehicles from various agencies. The bloodmobile will be on site for much needed blood donation. Please consider a blood donation at this event.

For more information contact Detective William Eicholz of the Rahway Police Department at weicholz@rahwaypolice.com or (732) 827-2079.