On Tuesday night, Lake Highlands marked National Night Out, a day when neighbors and local first responders get together in the name of community and safety. The Lake Highlands Square Neighborhood Association marked the occasion by donating funds for the police fitness center to Chief Andrew Acord of the Northeast Division Patrol Bureau. The event was organized once again by neighbor Joan Patmore, a longtime supporter of the program.

Joan Patmore, center, with a certificate of appreciation for the Northeast Division Patrol of the Dallas police.

Joan Patmore, center, with a certificate of appreciation for the Northeast Division Patrol of the Dallas police. (Photo by Amy Durant)

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Cheif Acord, center, accepts a donation from the Lake Highlands Square Neighborhood Association at National Night Out. (Photo by Amy Durant)

Cheif Acord, center, accepts a donation from the Lake Highlands Square Neighborhood Association at National Night Out. (Photo by Amy Durant)

National Night Out in Lake Highlands Square. (Photo by Amy Durant)

National Night Out in Lake Highlands Square. (Photo by Amy Durant)

National Night Out in Lake Highlands Square. (Photo by Amy Durant)

National Night Out in Lake Highlands Square. (Photo by Amy Durant)

National Night Out in Lake Highlands Square. (Photo by Amy Durant)

National Night Out in Lake Highlands Square. (Photo by Amy Durant)