Camden County police maintain Metro Fun Night to unite households and police

CAMDEN, NJ – Metro Fun Night serves as a meet-and-greet for the group and police.

What they’re saying:

Evie Atkins enjoys some enjoyable time along with her son whereas racing towards him in an inflatable maze.

“Good job. That was fun,” she mentioned to her son on the finish of the race.

It is one in all many issues they did on the Camden County Police Department’s Metro Fun Night at Elijah Perry Park this night.

“It’s something for the kids to do instead of being out on the streets,” mentioned Atkins, who introduced alongside her two sons, aunt, and nephew.

“This is nice. The community coming together. You see all of the children, the adults,” mentioned Atkins’ aunt, Robin Fisher.

Police held the occasion to advertise unity policing. It is the second this summer season and permits them to attach with households in a constructive manner.

“And not be scared of them and to get to know the police. A lot of them do not talk to the police because they do not like the police. But the police is out joining us. They on the train. It is nice,” mentioned Atkins.

Kids had a lot to select from together with a prepare experience across the park.

“We’ve been on the train two times. We got our face paint,” mentioned London Davis who was there along with her two associates.

There have been a number of bounce pits. One child inside confirmed off a few of his athletic strikes. Families additionally loved extra leisure actions like video games, a petting zoo, and an extended line for a pony experience.

“I played a lot and it’s so fun,” mentioned Triumph McClean.

The evening was not only for youngsters although. Adults additionally loved the ambiance.

“(What are you enjoying most so far?) The bubbles, the hoola hoop, the goats, the chickens, and the rabbits,” mentioned Deborah Person-Polk.

Captain Vivian Coley says it’s also about supporting and strengthening households.

“We’re registering people to vote, we have resources available, the Camden County Prosecutors Office for their resources. We have mentoring programs,” she mentioned. Captain Coley says the division has progressed from group policing to unity policing.

“Where we let the community lead the charge and tell us what the needs are in the community,” she mentioned.

Shakurah Green has a message for Camden Police who made this evening occur.

“It’s beautiful. Y’all did y’all thing and I appreciate it,” mentioned Green.