On Aug. 4 National Night Out was celebrated by communities across the United States to take a stand against crime and violence and to build good relationships with police departments. Oceanside participated with celebrations at Melba Bishop Recreation Center, Joe Balderrama Recreation Center and the Mottino Family YMCA. People celebrated in parks, showing by their presence that parks were safe at night and belonged to the people. There were barbecues, dog showings, movies, and face painting. The police were also present, taking with people about their job and making contact with the community. This is expecially important as it helps to overcome misconceptions about the police. Oceanside police have made a special effort to build good relations with the community.

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