Southern Brooklyn residents and the cops who protect them joined together Tuesday to mark the 40th annual Night Out Against Crime.

The fun included barbecues, rides, face-painting and much more.

Friends enjoy dinner on 65th Street.
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Assemblymember Lester Chang, second from left, with Capt. Kristen Schafer, right, and two of her officers.
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Councilmember Justin Brannan at Night Out in Bay Ridge.
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Capt. Kristen Schafer, commander of the 68th Precinct, gives District Manager Josephine Beckmann the Civilian Commendation Award.

Night Out promotes police-community partnerships that make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live, the NYPD said.

Face-painting was a popular activity on Bath Avenue.
Eagle Urban Media/Photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Families play with bubbles outside the 62nd Precinct stationhouse in Bath Beach. Eagle Urban Media/Photos by Arthur De Gaeta

“Last night, communities across New York City came out in support of their police as we celebrated strong relationships while building new ones,” said Commissioner Edward Caban. “We all want the same thing — and together we will get there. Your NYPD is hard at work driving down crime and we will never let up.”

Brooklyn Cyclones mascot Sandy the Seagull visited West Eighth Street in Coney Island for the 60th Precinct’s Night Out celebration.
Eagle Urban Media/Photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Two officers pose with a child wearing a police vest.
Eagle Urban Media/Photos by Arthur De Gaeta

A youngster has a bite to eat on West Eighth Street.
Eagle Urban Media/Photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Kids got a kick out of playing soccer with cops in Sunset Park during the 72nd Precinct’s Night Out event.
Photos courtesy of the 72nd Precinct Twitter

An officer talks to kids in the park.
Photos courtesy of the 72nd Precinct Twitter

A stage celebrates the neighborhood’s Asian culture.
Photos courtesy of the 72nd Precinct Twitter

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By: Jaime DeJesus
Title: Cops and communities celebrate as Night Out turns 40
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Published Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:53:55 +0000