Ocean City Police hosting National Night Out Aug. 1

(July 28, 2023) The Ocean City Police Department will host the 40th installment of National Night Out from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Northside Park on the West Lagoon Field.

According to a news release, this year’s event will be the second one the department has hosted in a central location, and various first responder agencies will be highlighted.

Representatives from the Ocean City Fire Department, fire marshal’s office, emergency services and tourism departments, as well as the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Atlantic General Hospital, and the Ocean City Police Mounted and K-9 units are set to attend.

Attendees are asked to bring chairs to sit and chat with fellow community members, visitors and first responders.

There will be opportunities to learn about employment with law enforcement agencies in the area and Citizens Police Academy and Community Emergency Response Team training.

Representatives from the hospital will spread the word about hospital services, and demonstrations will be made by members of the bomb squad, and mounted and k-9 units.

Attendees will also get a chance to see an ambulance, and fire and police command trucks up close.