Jeremiah Parker, 5 of Magnolia learns to use a fire hose with help from Dover FD member Tom trader of Dover Tuesday evening in the Target store parking lot along US 13 in Dover during National Night Out.
Taylor Gooden, 6 of Viola gets a hug from cousin Sean Taylor, 5 of Dover as she tries on an adult sized fireman's jacket and helmet during Tuesday's National Night Out.
Dover PD Mst. Cpl. Mike Wisniewski, left, and PFC Jake Rankin stand in front of a SORT (Special Operations Response Team) truck with weapons and riot gear on display during the National Night Out
Gerome the crime fighting dog takes a bite of crime Tuesday during an exercise with Dover PD Master Cpl. Frank Fioravaniti in front of a crowd in the Target store parking lot during National Night Out.
Local kids like Myles McClements, 5 of Dover, got the chance to meet their hometown police officer heroes.
National celebrity Dover PD Cpl. Jeff Davis shakes off the freezing cold water in a dunk tank he's just been plunged into as part of the fun during National night Out in Dover Tuesday.
Target cashier Melissa Vazquez of Dover plays hopscotch in front of her store Tuesday evening.
Dover FD trucks were on hand for folks to tour and hang out on.
Dover PD motorcycle cop Cpl. Jason Pfeiffer stands near his bike as folks walk past during National Night Out.
Kids like Jerry Barr Jr., 10 of Dover didn't know what to make of the Dover PD SORT team weapons on display.
DOVER – Dover Police Department held its annual National Night Out event in the Target store parking lot along U.S. 13 Tuesday evening.
Local residents had the chance to meet local police and fire department members and share a fun evening watching demonstrations and getting hands-on experience with actual equipment.
Photos by Dave Chambers
