The Dallas Twp. Police Dept. hosted its National Night Out event Aug. 4 at Misericordia University. National Night Out is an annual community-building event designed to strengthen police-community partnerships and promote neighborhood connections in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. The event featured public safety agencies, community organizations, activities, demonstrations, giveaways, food and more.
Atlas Bell, 2, of Dallas, sits in the front seat of a Shavertown Volunteer Fire Department engine during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Theo Bloom, 6, of Scranton, plays with bubbles during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Ashton, 4, left, and Addison Balent, 5, both of Dallas, play with wood blocks during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Attendees browse the attractions inside the tents during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Attendees browse the attractions inside the tents during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Attendees look through the fire engines on display during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Attendees look on as a Pa. State Police helicopter lands during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Attendees browse the attractions inside the tents during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
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Atlas Bell, 2, of Dallas, sits in the front seat of a Shavertown Volunteer Fire Department engine during the Dallas Twp. Police Department National Night Out at Misericordia University on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)