The Columbus Police Department is inviting you to take part in one of the department’s biggest events of the year. Lt. Matt Harris, CPD spokesman, says that the annual National Night Out is set for Saturday evening. Harris says that this year’s event is taking place earlier in the year than past events…

Harris talks about what the event is all about…

Myers says that there will be demonstrations on heat-stroke awareness, as well as help with your child’s car seat…

There is no cost to participate.