Scenes From Fort Meade's 2013 National Night Out Event

Submitted by Kristin Wetherbee:

On Tuesday, Corvias Military Living sponsored the “30th Annual National Night Out” in partnership with the Fort Meade Police Department. The event promotes public awareness of crime and drug prevention and strengthens the bond between police and community.

The evening of free activities for Fort Meade residents began with a parade of emergency vehicles going around the neighborhood to invite everyone to the McGlachlin Parade Ground. Residents enjoyed food, games, music and demonstrations by local fire departments and law enforcement agencies.

The Fort Meade Police, 241st Military Police Detachment, the 32nd Civil Support team and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police along with several fire departments from Fort Meade and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport had displays and showed off their equipment. Kids also were able to take part in pony rides, inflatable obstacle courses, laser tag, a zip line and a 30-foot-high, rock-climbing wall.

This event has won six nationally recognized awards, including PR Daily’s 2012 Best Corporate Social Responsibility Event as well as the National Association of Town Watch’s outstanding participation award in ‘America’s night out against Crime.