It was the community’s night out — with Fair Haven cops. It’s that first Tuesday in August more aptly referred to nationwide as National Night Out.

It’s that one set-aside eve a year when police and emergency responders invite the public in their towns to mix, mingle, learn about their work and have some hometown fun to boot.

This year’s Night Out in Fair Haven was well-attended, with some dunk tank antics, fun times and lessons learned.

Take a look …

Photos/courtesy of Susan Sorensen