The National Night Out event is not only beneficial for the local citizens to voice their concerns but also for the many officers from different precincts who attended, feeling the pulse of the community in a casual setting.
Taylorville Police Officer Kirsten Beaman was present for National Night Out and she compared it to a block party. Tons of community engagement and fun activities for the kids filled the night.
Some attendees voiced concerns about suspicious houses, wanted persons, and even basic traffic violations. Beaman says that the Taylorville Police Department is more than happy to listen to problems in the area that may need cleaning up.
Keeping Taylorville as a great place to live comes easier with events like the National Night Out. Beaman says the night has gotten bigger every year. Beaman is able to reconnect with officers outside of the Taylorville Police Department as well. She says it's a fantastic time for all.
National Night Out is an annual event that appears on the first Tuesday of August. This was another productive year for the community and the multiple departments that attended.
Officer Beaman appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.
