First responders familiarize themselves with Seaford community
The Seaford community came together Thursday night to host their 26th annual Community Night Out Against Drugs and Crime.
The event was a joint effort between local police and the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford.
The Community Night Out gave residents the opportunity to get more familiar with their first responders.
Alice Brumbley, the Troop 5 Commander, said, “It began as the National Night Out back in 1985, and police departments throughout Delaware began having theirs on different nights. That enables us to participate in more than just one event.”
Delaware State Police said their Community Night Out event has continued to grow each year.
The idea behind the event is to help better the relationship between police and the neighborhoods they serve.
Richard Bratz, the Director of Public Information for Delaware State Police said, “They know who we are and we can meet and interact with them. I think there is a transparency and a trust build that’s going on, so it’s always good to know who your first responders are and likewise, it’s good for us to know the communities we serve.”
Police said the event plays a critical role in helping them cut down on crime in the Seaford area.
Bratz said, “Well I think it’s always important when you build that trust and transparency that people feel comfortable to come to us and that’s very very important. It’s crucial to have people come to us to report crimes and that way we can go ahead and investigate and solve them.”
The Community Night Out event featured K-9 unit demonstrations, meet and greets with the special operations rescue team, scuba team, explosive ordinance disposal team and more.
