ST LUCIE COUNTY

Port St. Lucie Police Department and community mingle at National Night Out Against Crime

Xavier Mascareñas
xavier.mascarenas@tcpalm.com
Grayson Chalmers (center), 5, shows his mother, Rachel Chalmers, both of Port St. Lucie, the balloon he received from Port St. Lucie Police Department Officer Raphael Lushbaugh at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. PSLPD Chief John Bolduc said the goal of the evening was to get his officers out to mingle with the community. "During this week, all over the country, people are getting out and doing this," he said. "A few years ago we went to this multi-place in the city format where we can try and touch more people... with the weather today, we're actually talking about maybe we should do a 'national night in' next year," he added, remarking on the rainy day. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening as part of the event.
Grayson Chalmers (center), 5, shows his mother, Rachel Chalmers, both of Port St. Lucie, the balloon he received from Port St. Lucie Police Department Officer Raphael Lushbaugh at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. PSLPD Chief John Bolduc said the goal of the evening was to get his officers out to mingle with the community. "During this week, all over the country, people are getting out and doing this," he said. "A few years ago we went to this multi-place in the city format where we can try and touch more people... with the weather today, we're actually talking about maybe we should do a 'national night in' next year," he added, remarking on the rainy day. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening as part of the event.
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Nicole Saldana holds her daughter Scarlett, 2, as she touches Port St. Lucie Police Department K-9 Dingo, handled by Officer Robbie Gibbins, at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie.
Nicole Saldana holds her daughter Scarlett, 2, as she touches Port St. Lucie Police Department K-9 Dingo, handled by Officer Robbie Gibbins, at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie.
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Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
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Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
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Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
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Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
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Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
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Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
Port St. Lucie Police Department personnel meet with the public at Lyngate Park during National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Port St. Lucie. The city's Downtown Trolley took PSLPD command staff members and City of Port St. Lucie government officials to various stops in Districts 1-4 throughout the evening to promote partnerships between the community and police.
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