YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Across the country on Tuesday, August 1^st, communities joined with their local Law Enforcement Agencies for the annual National Night Out.

National Night Out provides the public a way to interact and create relationships with their local law enforcement agents, learn the roles they play in their towns and cities, and foster camaraderie.

This year’s Yuba-Sutter National Night Out was held at the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office facility in Yuba City. The public joined Sheriff Brandon Barnes, Sheriff’s Office Staff and Officers, the Sutter County DA, and Sutter County Probation Department in an evening of fun.

Other agencies in attendance included the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), Gang Resistance Education and Training in association with Sutter County Probation, Sutter County Victims Services, Wellpath, and Ampla Health. 

Each booth provided information on services, friendly faces to chat with, and of course, fun takeaways for the children in attendance.

The Sutter County Special Enforcement Detail gave kids the opportunity at target practice with a nerf gun shoot-out game, allowed kiddos to try on some of their tactical gear such as protective vests and head protection. McGruff the Crime Dog was in attendance for photo ops, making his way around to all the guests. The Sutter County DA brought Duke, their comfort dog, and let attendees spin the wheel to win prizes and meet K-9 officers.

For those interested in getting a closer look at the Sutter County Jail, SCSO’s booth displayed images of the inside of the jail, including individual cells and common areas, and some of the equipment used to keep themselves and inmates secure.

Sheriff Brandon Barnes said, “This year, National Night Out celebrated 40 years of bringing public safety and communities together. The Sutter County Sheriff's Office is extremely thankful for the support of the communities we serve, and we look forward to our continued partnerships.”