The Clermont Police Department hosted the annual National Night Out (NNO) at Waterfront Park, 300 Third Street, Clermont on Tuesday, October 3^rd, complete with law enforcement and public safety displays from agencies throughout Lake County and West Orange County areas.

The police department provided a scaled-down version of the SWAT Team obstacle and training course fit for the little adventure seekers who were captivated by the array of police vehicles, fire engines and law enforcement marine patrol vessels.

VIDEO of LMHS Band and Aurelia Cole Academy Dane Squad at NNO
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Members of the Minneola High School Marching Band highlighted the event with a march down the fitness trail led by Clermont Police Officer Kelly Brown. The Aurelia Cole Academy Dance Squad performed as the squad enjoyed its inaugural appearance before the NNO crowd including an introduction from the Clermont City Council members. (see video at the bottom of the article).

The NNO is an annual community-building campaign, that began in 1984, with the intention of promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Millions of neighbors take part in NNO across thousands of communities from all fifty states and U.S. territories while providing a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

The Clermont Police Department hosts several community-based events throughout the year to build and maintain positive interactions and relationships within the community that they serve.

Visit www.clermontfl.gov/police-departement or Facebook/Clermont Police Department (FL) for future community event details.

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“National Night Out” was introduced nearly 40 years ago and remains a favorite Clermont event that provides great fun and another opportunity for the community to get to know the law enforcement officers who protect and serve.

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On October 1, the Clermont Police Department (CPD) will host its annual 2019 National Night Out celebration. The event will be from 5 pm to 8 pm at Waterfront Park, 100 3rd St.

National Night Out is a free family event that is designed to educate the public on crime prevention, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs and create strong bonds and partnerships between the community and local law enforcement. National Night Out’s mission is to strengthen neighborhood spirit and camaraderie while sending a message to criminals that our neighborhoods are organized and collectively taking a strong stance against crime.

The Clermont Police Department will once again feature the JR. SWAT Course Challenge. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to run a junior-sized obstacle course, participate in tug-of-war with a police officer and meet SWAT officers. Monkey bars, balance beams and low-crawl courses are just a few of the obstacles on display.

“Kids always look forward to meeting the SWAT officers at our events and ask what they need to do to become a SWAT officer,” said CPD SWAT Commander Lt. Brent Joyner. “This year they can actually participate in a JR. SWAT challenge to get an idea of what that may be like.”

This year’s event will include law enforcement and fire departments from throughout the county, including Clermont Fire Department, as well as several local and state agencies. There will be free food from local Clermont restaurants and other interactive entertainment activities for the entire family to enjoy.

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