Joining forces with the APD; National Night Out set for Tuesday

Published 10:23 am Friday, July 31, 2015

Police Officer Mark Walski talks with Heidi Akkermann and her daughter Stella Akkerman, ninth months, and son Grant Akkerman during National Night Out Tuesday night. -- Herald file photo

Police Officer Mark Walski talks with Heidi Akkermann and her daughter Stella Akkerman, ninth months, and son Grant Akkerman during National Night Out Tuesday night. — Herald file photo

The Austin Police Department will recognize this year’s National Night Out this Tuesday with free hot dogs, pop and some family entertainment.

The event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Bandshell Community Park. Police, fire, state patrol and ambulance vehicles, along with the Mayo One helicopter, will be on display.

National Night Out is designed to get more people to interact with police and strengthen community ties.

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