Join Bella Vista Police Dept. for annual National Night Out

Members of the Bella Vista Police Department are excited to welcome the public to the annual National Night Out, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Kingsdale Pavilion outside Riordan Hall.

Hang out with your local police officers and enjoy free food, music, kids fingerprinting, a drunk-driving simulator, an interesting evidence table and more. Kids (and adults, too) will have the opportunity to explore a police car -- lights, sirens and all -- and the animal control truck. A misting tent will also be provided.

To beat the heat, the Bella Vista Property Owners Association will allow the public admission to the Kingsdale Pool from 5 to 8 p.m. for only $1.

The national event, in its eighth year in Bella Vista, is part of a larger initiative to familiarize community members with law enforcement officers and programs in their area and help build partnerships between police and the public they serve and protect.

"Come, join us for Night Out -- it's a great opportunity for residents to meet their local law enforcement and their neighbors, and also for us to meet our residents," Police Chief James Graves said.

For more information, call the police department at 479-855-3771.

Community on 07/25/2018