Thousands of communities across the U.S. participated in Tuesdayโ€™s โ€œNational Night Outโ€ event, with community gatherings and parties focused on getting to know your local law enforcement officers.

St. Maryโ€™s Sheriff Tim Cameron visited several neighborhoods around the county Tuesday night and talked to citizens, as did many other officers on duty that night.

Volunteer firefighters helped make a success out of the community gathering shown below.

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