Bluffton enjoyed National Night Out on Aug. 5, thanks to the Bluffton and Pandora police departments.

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Bluffton joined forces with communities nationwide for the 31st annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event with its celebration at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool

Sergeant Matt Oglesbee of the Bluffton Police Department coordinated the evening.

Activities included free pool admission all day, free food and snacks at the pool and a touch a truck display provided by the Bluffton, Beaverdam, and Pandora Fire and EMS departments.

“We also had bounce houses, face painting, and fire truck rides,” said Oglesbee.

National Night Out’s purpose:
• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Please enjoy our 17-photo scrapbook of the Bluflfton event below.