Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandThe Emmaus Police Department hosted National Night Out Aug. 14 after downpours and threatening skies postponed the Aug. 6 event traditionally held outdoors at the department headquarters, 400 W. Jubilee St. The event included skill demonstrations by police, activities for kids, visits from mascots and superheroes and more. ABOVE: Sgt. Vince Murante, former K-9 handler for Emmaus police, gets a bite from a very airborne K-9 Leo during a skill demonstration. Officer Braden Sacks is K-9 Leo’s current partner.

RIGHT: Benjamin Zepp rings a stuffed toy German shepherd in a game for kids at National Night Out in Emmaus. Additional photos appear on Page A5.

The Emmaus High School Hornet mascot fishes with Luca Musselami.

The Talarico family, mom and dad Megan and Alex with Cecilia, Joseph, Nicholas and Matthew, attends National Night Out festivities outside of the Emmaus Police Department headquarters, Jubilee Street, Aug. 14.

Emmaus Lions Club’s Henry Heil visits with Emmaus Police Chief Jason Apgar.

Zeke Mason pets a camel from the Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo.

In addition to fighting crime, Spiderman also is a balloon artist.

Zayden Walkingshaw gets a trim from local barber David during National Night Out in Emmaus.

Luca Musselami plays a fishing game.

William Buchmann gets a haircut from barber Frank during National Night Out festivities.

PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRANDCrowds attend National Night Out hosted by the Emmaus Police Department Aug. 14.