On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Torrence Chapel Park the Cornelius Police and Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture(PARC) Departments hosted a National Night Out Celebration!

National Night Out is a FREE event that offers residents an opportunity to meet Local Public Safety Officers and stand together to promote safety, awareness and neighborhood unity.

The event included children's activities, an inflatable slide, dunk a Cop in the dunk tank and entertainment from DJ Bob! Officers grilled hot dogs and residents interacted with the North Meck Crime Stoppers, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office, the Cornelius Animal Shelter, the Cornelius Public Library and Home Depot.