Margate Police are preparing to host their annual National Night Out event on August 4 at the Sports Complex.
During the June 3 meeting, the commission approved a resolution to partially fund the event with up to $70,000 from the State Law Enforcement Trust Funds.
Margate Police Chief Michael Palma recommended the funding because National Night Out promotes community involvement in crime prevention and neighborhood spirit between police and the community. It also encourages camaraderie in the fight for safer streets, according to city information…