Greet Your Police Officers In The Park, Monday-Wednesday

Police departments across the country usually hold a National Night Out in August, in which they meet with residents in a relaxed setting to chat about policing. 

The Skokie Police Department is visiting various parks around town over three nights, Aug. 5, 6 and 7. They'll distribute crime prevention information and give out promotional stuff to children. 

According to the village, this program works in conjunction with the Skokie Police Department’s Know Your Officer program.

On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Skokie Police Department will present its Volunteer of the Year award during the Wednesdays on the Green event, in front of the Skokie Library on Oakton Street.

Here's the complete schedule: 

Monday, August 5
• 5 to 5:55 p.m. – Shawnee Park, 3715 Lee Street
• 6 to 6:55 p.m. – Lee/Wright Park, 4840 Lee Street
• 7 to 7:55 p.m. – Navajo Park, 8445 Avers Avenue

Tuesday, August 6
• 5 to 5:55 p.m. – Hamlin Park, 7651 Hamlin Avenue
• 6 to 6:55 p.m. – Terminal Park, 9401 Kenton Avenue
• 7 to 7:55 p.m. – Emerson Park, 9350 Lawndale Avenue

Wednesday, August 7
• 6 to 8 p.m. – Village Green, 5155 Oakton Street

For more information about National Night Out, contact the police department's Crime Prevention/Community Relations Unit at (847) 982-5919.