BELL — The Bell Police Department will host its annual National Night Out on Aug. 5, offering 500 free backpacks and haircuts for students alongside community activities designed to strengthen relationships between residents and officers.

The event runs from 5-8 p.m. on Pine Avenue in front of the Bell Police Department at 6326 Pine Ave.

National Night Out began in 1984 as a program created by the National Association of Town Watch and is observed by thousands of communities across the United States each year. The initiative is designed to encourage interaction between residents and local police officers.

At the Bell event, backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to families in preparation for the upcoming school year, with free haircuts also provided on site. These se

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