Bereas National Night Out fosters police-community camaraderie [Video]

BEREA, Ohio – Though the Berea Police Department’s National Night Out was delayed when severe storms tore through Northeast Ohio the prior week, the rescheduled Aug. 13 event still drew a large, appreciative crowd to Coe Lake.

A variety of police and other safety services vehicles were on display and available for kids to touch, along with costumed characters, informational booths, face painters and even a balloon twister for additional family fun. Bluey and Batman were on hand for photo opportunities as well.

Bluey the Blue Heeler puppy of cartoon fame was on hand to provide photo opportunities for families. (Beth Mlady/special to cleveland.com)Beth Mlady/special to cleveland.com

Special Events Administrator Megan Pochatek was all smiles as she watched families interacting with the police and other city officials.

What child wouldn’t be all smiles while sitting atop a police motorcycle? (Beth Mlady/special to cleveland.com)Beth Mlady/special to cleveland.com

“It started out a few years ago as a very …