North Kansas City Police hold first National Night Out [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – On Friday, the North Kansas City Police Department held its first National Night Out. National Night Out was started in 1984 as a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, according to the organization’s website.

“Really it’s just an opportunity for us to come out, showcase some of our officers, showcase some of the equipment that we use, and let the community come out and interact with us,” said Major Justin Holm, who helped put the event together.

NKCPD brought their K-9s for demonstrations, the SWAT team showcased equipment like the bomb disposal robot, and the police chief and officers sat in the dunk tank. Money raised by the dunk tank went to the Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team.

“I think it’s vital,” said North Kansas City Mayor Bryant DeLong. “Our police are the ones who are in here day in and day out helping protect and serve our community. When you’re doing that, you …