Arvada celebrates police department on 17th Annual National Night Out

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

is year was Arvada’s 17th celebrating National Night Out, and 14 events were planned throughout the city. e Arvada Historical Society observed the occasion with a reception at the McIlvoy House, while neighborhood celebrations could be found in garages, driveways and parks.

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O cer Dave Snelling said the night was an important occasion for the community to become familiar with the police department

“All community members are the rst line in preventing crime,” Snelling said. “Getting to know your neighbors is a great rst step. We had 14 planned community parties that were well-attended, in spite of the rain. Participants expressed how much they appreciate the Arvada Police Department and its o cers.”