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FROM STAFF REPORTS

HOOVER – Hoover’s popular National Night Out event moved to a new location this year.

National Night Out in Hoover was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Belk parking lot of the Riverchase Galleria.

The free event was designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and enhance police-community partnerships.

Attendees had the opportunity to get an up-close look at some of the tools used by police on a daily basis as they work to keep residents safe.

The event featured:

• Displays by the Hoover Police Department, Hoover Fire Department, Drug Enforcement Agency; Alabama Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; and other local agencies.
• The HPD Mobile Command Center, SWAT team, Explosive Ordinance Disposal team, a seized Porsche 911 and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
• Opportunities to meet various members of the HPD and for children to be fingerprinted as part of a family safety plan.
• A car show.
• Local food trucks.

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