A young family member tries her hand at driving a peddle-powered cart during the National Night Out event. The event was previously scheduled for earlier in the year, but was postponed due to inclement weather.

Community members speak with officers of Fort Jackson’s Directorate of Emergency Services at Fort Jackson's National Night Out, Oct. 1. DES is responsible for all law enforcement and fire fighters on post.

Children chase after McGruff the Crime Dog, who was leading a parade of first responders through Fort Jackson’s housing areas. National Night Out is an annual event aimed at bringing together law enforcement and the communities they protect.

Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Brie Kotula waves to residents as a parade of emergency vehicles drives through on post housing as part of the National Night Out celebration, Oct. 1.

Sirens rang out through the housing area Oct. 1, as a parade of emergency vehicles delighted kids as they received candy passed during a parade kicking off the National Night Out. After the parade, emergency management personnel from on and off-post organizations were on hand to meet the Fort Jackson community at Patriots Park.

National Night Out is an annual campaign that promotes police-community partnerships.