Annual Homewood Night Out to focus on fun and safety

Homewood Night Out

Oct. 7 • 6-9 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Parking Lot

Learn how to better protect your family and home while also having a good time at Homewood’s annual Night Out. 

The event will feature representatives from local banks and alarm companies to talk about protecting identity and valuables, as well as members of the city fire department, tactical team and the FBI. The police department’s detectives and patrol officers will also be on hand to answer questions and teach residents how to avoid being a target for criminals.

“It becomes a focal point for discussion between citizens and the police,” said Deputy Chief Bob Copus.

There will also be a DJ, games and inflatables for children and free pizza, hot dogs and hamburgers. McGruff the Crime Dog will make an appearance, and parents can pick up identification kits to preserve their children’s fingerprints and DNA.

Homewood Night Out will be sponsored by Target and is part of a nationwide series of Night Out events. These events are typically held in August, but the police department decided to wait until October so people would not be deterred by the summer heat. Everyone from young children to senior citizens will find fun and education at the Night Out. For more, contact the Homewood Police Department at 332-6204.