Open house set Aug. 3

The city of Beavercreek and the Beavercreek Police Department are holding an annual open house Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. The event is in conjunction with National Night Out, the annual nationwide campaign promoting strong police and community partnerships and crime prevention awareness.

First responders, city staff and city council members will be available to meet and greet and answer questions. Beavercreek officers will conduct K-9, taser, and MILO range training simulator demonstrations. Marked police vehicles and equipment, along with Beavercreek Township Fire Department emergency vehicles, and a MedFlight emergency helicopter will be on display. Community partners Kettering Health and Safe Communities plan to attend. McGruff the Crime Dog will make a special appearance.

City Hall will also be open for citizens to tour and learn about city projects and programs. There will be food courtesy of Texas Roadhouse and the police department.

The Beavercreek Police Department and City Hall are in the 1300 block of Research Park Drive. Designated

handicapped parking is available in front of City Hall with general parking available in the city overflow lot.