Several hundred residents came out on Oct. 7 and 8 to attend National Night Out events throughout St. Tammany Parish in accessible community spaces in Mandeville, Covington and the greater Slidell area. The events were as advertised: A nationwide initiative that invited residents to come out and gather with law enforcement and other first responders in their respective communities or neighborhoods.

In each location, hosts provided low-stress occasions for police, fire and emergency medical representatives to meet, mix and mingle with everyday civilians. Ideally, the gatherings help build better police-community relationships; help chip away at barriers; encourage better communication; and put faces to some of the people who will respond when 911 is called.

Each Night Out was specially g

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