On the evening of August 6th, at Irvington Community Park in Fremont, City Council Member Teresa Cox hosted the “National Night Out” event. Over a hundred Fremont residents, police representatives, and local Boy Scouts gathered joyfully to promote community safety through friendly interactions and camaraderie.
Teresa Cox warmly embraced and took photos with friends, residents, and community representatives. She explained that the purpose of the event was to foster friendly cooperation between the police and the community, enhance friendly relations among residents, and sponsors prepared a sumptuous spread of food and small gifts for everyone in attendance.
She said, “I hope that residents and attendees can feel the sense of family safety, neighbor safety, and community safety. Tonight’s event conveys a message of security, and I hope that Fremont becomes the happiest place to live in America.”
Police representative Brittany Alfaro stated that this event allowed them and those around them to get acquainted, emphasizing the crucial role law enforcement plays in ensuring safety for families and communities. “Tonight, several law enforcement officers, volunteers, and safety supervisors are willing to answer any of your questions at any time.”
Farheen Sultana, representing the Fremont Boy Scouts, and a few children were honored to receive encouragement certificates from Teresa Cox. The certificates expressed gratitude to the Boy Scouts for outstanding performance and service in enhancing community safety.
Participant Angela sang “Star Spangled Banner” with a clear, encouraging, and uplifting voice. Angela, who hails from San Jose, expressed her delight in being invited to sing the American national anthem at the event, appreciating the safety and friendliness of Fremont that filled her heart with joy.
One of the event’s safety coordinators, Mr. Joe Rose, highlighted that residents feeling endangered can dial 911 and receive assistance from the police. He added that if mental health support is needed, they can call 988 to access specialized services for resolving mental health issues.
On that evening, the Alameda County Library brought along an array of children’s books, library information, pumpkin seeds, planting tips, and even created badge cards on-site, which were enthusiastically received by children and parents alike.