ACPD to Host Summer Block Party at Kenmore Middle School Next Week

Arlington County Police Department officers are set to bond with locals over free barbecue, games and activities during a summer block party next week.

The police department is scheduled to host a summer block party at Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Road) on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This free event provides residents an opportunity to get to know their neighbors and police officers while enjoying interactive stations, safety demonstrations, entertainment, food and much more,” ACPD said in a press release.

Some of the events planned for this year’s block party include a police cruiser expo, K9 demonstration and a “mini academy” where attendees can try their hand at being a cop.

The party will also have a moon bounce and a “kid zone” with badge-making, a “need for speed” police driving experience and an area where kids can try on police gear.

Additionally, the celebration will have “lots of sauce” from Rocklands Barbeque, according to an ACPD promotional video:

It's not just free food at the Summer Block Party, it's @rocklandsbbq! Join us August 27 at @APSKenmore from 9 – 4! pic.twitter.com/7XJQ06Eg7h

— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) August 17, 2016

Image via Arlington County