Gusty winds and cooler temps did not stop the Lansing community from gathering for food, entertainment, and relationship-building at National Night Out 2024. The Tuesday, August 6, event was held at Fox Pointe in downtown Lansing, and The Lansing Journal was there.

National Night Out is a nationwide event that happens annually on the first Tuesday in August. The purpose is to promote police-community camaraderie through activities, informational presentations, fun interactions, and food. In an era of increasing mistrust between police and residents — particularly in diverse communities where misunderstandings can escalate — the Village of Lansing is proactively investing in relationship-building.

0:00 - Introduction by Melanie Jongsma
0:48 - Greeting from Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam
1:09 - Welcome and dancing by Lansing Police Chief Al Phillips
3:30 - Greeting from Village Trustee Brian Hardy
4:15 - Police in the dunk tank
4:56 - Two little girls and the fun they're having
6:11 - Director Ken Reynolds and why Fox Pointe is great for National Night Out
8:08 - New Lansing residents and their first National Night Out
9:56 - "It's very good for the community" - Deputy Chief Scott Bailey
11:37 - McDonald's owner Jose Gutierrez and the joy of free food
13:08 - Double-Dutch and the bounce house
13:34 - Officer introductions and explanations
13:56 - Wrap-up by Village Trustee Micaela Smith and Melanie

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