Photos by Jamie Nygaard
Part 1 of a 2-part series -
Watch for part 2 on Friday
How do you top this? You don’t.

The Bluffton Police Department, in conjunction with the Pandora Police Department, and participation from Bluffton, Beaverdam-Richland Township and Pandora Fire and EMS Departments threw a party - and everyone came.

It was our 4th annual National Night Out at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool on Aug. 1.

LOTS OF GREAT PHOTOS BELOW -

Were there more than 2,500 who attended? Probably.

National Night Out is an event aimed at creating community-police awareness in the United States. More than 16,000 communities through - out the country participate - including us.

It’s an opportunity to play some games, eat yummy food, meet your neighbors and safety service professionals.

It worked. Thanks everyone. Hope to see you next year.