In 2013 National Night Out was commemorated by the Bristol Township Police Department by sending two police officers to walk through the Goldenridge section of Levittown with about a dozen neighbors.
On Tuesday night thousands showed up at the Bristol Township Municipal Complex on Bath Road. They streamed into the community focused event that police departments throughout Bucks County are celebrating.
NNO events now also include fire and emergency services personnel as well, growing larger with each passing year county wide.
NNO takes place in 221 cities throughout the Commonwealth. The history and its beginnings started with a Lower Merion Township volunteer named Matt back in 1970. Today it is a major community based event nationwide
This year’s Bristol Township NNO had added significance as it was new Chief of Police C.J. Winik’s first as the leader of the department.
Winik said that fact made it special for him personally as he walked through the municipal complex accepting “congratulations” from community members on his hiring as chief.
Interacting with the community at every level is a key element to effective policing especially when it comes to the younger parts of the community, the Chief said.
Winik from Levittown said nothing is more important to me than keeping the community I grew up in safe.
In Bensalem Township our Josh Thompson covered NNO.
Police showed off drones, and a Philadelphia PD helicopter did a fly-over.
Bensalem police did a K9 show, demonstrating what their K9s do and how they catch criminals. They also found items dropped by criminals, and other commands their K9s follow.
Free snacks and refreshments were offered at the event, including hot dogs, soft pretzels, water, and ice cream courtesy of the Popsicle ice cream bus.
Bensalem’s Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo was at the event alongside other council members. In a short speech, he thanked all those who attended the event. DiGirolamo also praised the Bensalem PD for all they do to keep the community safe.
“They are second to none. They are the best trained. Me and the council make sure they get the best equipment to protect all of us here in Bensalem.”
Director of Public Safety William Mcvey told Lower Bucks Source.net that Bensalem PD has been doing the event for over ten years.
“It’s a great night to get together with the community and show them all the things we do, and have fun while doing it.”
McVey said that one of his favorite things about the event was the K9 dog show, and seeing kids interact with the police.
In Falls Township, the Falls Township NNO featured a Police K-9 demonstration, vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, a foam party, and of course, very favorable weather. The opportunity to come together as a Police Department and community is both meaningful and important to maintain and strengthen our relationship, Lieutenant Chris Clark said.
Credit: Falls Twp Police
Credit: Falls Twp Police
Credit: Falls Twp Police
Credit: Falls Twp Police
Morrisville Borough’s 2025 National Night Out was on Facebook Live. In attendance, residents met other residents, businesses, state and local lawmakers, NOVA, Scouts, PTO, Elks, Capital Health, Morrisville Fire Company, and last but not least, the hosts – Morrisville’s Police Department.
Photos – Morrisville Police Department 
Last but certainly not least was the NNO event in Bristol Borough at Snyder Girotti Elementary School.
According to Chief Joe Moors, the week before, NNO area first responders visited 21st century campers in Bristol.
When Moors took over as Chief of Police one of the first commitments he made was to the children of the borough. He sought to improve connectedness and trust among those 18 and under. It’s a work always in progress, he said, adding the presence of police officers at borough schools has helped kids 18 and under to form good relationships with working officers.
Now with three women police officers on the team the level of responsiveness by children to those officers has increased, he said.
But there is always more to do, the chief said
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