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Getting ready for National Night Out in Long Branch is Detective Joseph Spitale, Ptl. Joseph Corcoran, Det. Brian Oliveira (ready for the dunk tank) and Ptl. Joshua Capellan.
By Patty Booth O’Neill – On Tuesday, communities around the country, including Long Branch, took part in National Night Out Against Crime to promote Police and Community Partnership.
Police interacted with children and adults in many ways. There was a long line where kids waited to spin a wheel staffed by officers and win prizes. Other officers walked around and spoke with families, schmoozing and offering safety tips.National Night out is celebrating its 41st year nationally and has been celebrated in Long Branch for 28 years. Broadway was closed off to traffic in front of the Long Branch Library by Slocum Park. Both sides of the street were utilized with rides in the empty lot on one side, and

Mayor John Pallone and councilman Glen Rassas (center) with Long Branch Elks members Susan Collin, Jimmy Gallo, Diane Pugliese and MaryAnne Lumia.
games, a DJ, food and giveaways on the other. Picnic tables lined Broadway for people to relax and enjoy hotdogs, pizza, tacos and ice cream – all donated by local businesses.
In addition to the police participations and demonstrations, there were many other groups. Plenty of civic and religious organizations had tables explaining what they could offer the community. And groups included organizations such as MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Monmouth Care Center, the Long Branch Elks (who were letting kids play a ball toss game) and many others. DPW had their big trucks available for kids to climb into and see what they are like.- A spinning ride for some of the older kids
- Kids loved tring to jump over the giant spinning rod. If you didn’t make it, it was still fun.
- Lots of kids enjoyed creating spin art.
- Long Branch Police officers were so intent with giving out information on how to call 911 for an emergency , they didn’t even notice a giant sunflower sneaking up on them.
- Hot dogs, grilled by police volunteers, were going fast.
- One goes up while the other comes down the giant slide
- SLEO officers handing out free pizza.
- Baby goats and lambs were a big hit and adorable
- A tiny donkey was fun to pet
- Soft adorable bunnies
- Long Branch Police officers giving out information on how to call 911 for an emergency
- Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce Director Lewis Payne with volunteer Alice Kessler gave out candy and offered information on how to join the chamber to local businesses.
- Recruiting for SLEO 1 & 2, were Ivari Shanai Leigh Rice, Emily Dasilva, Jaiden Witter, Diana Valle, Mittzy Hurtado, Fredy Morales and Jayla George.
- Local business Fruta Loca offered free delicious, refreshing ice cream
- Det. Brian Oliveira waiting patiently and still dry to be dunked



















