PHOTOS: Dracut Police and Fire Departments Host Public Safety Night at Veteran's Memorial Park

Dracut Police K9 Rogan bites down during a K9 demonstration offered by the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) K9 Unit at Dracut Public Safety Night 2025 on Thursday. Michael Seamans, of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, donned a protective suit so that several K9s part of the unit could demonstrate apprehension techniques. The K9 demonstration was one of dozens of activities at the annual event that aims to bring community members and first responders together. (Photo Courtesy Dracut Police and Fire Departments)

DRACUT — Police Chief Peter Bartlett and Fire Chief Michael Cunha are pleased to report that the Dracut Police and Fire Departments hosted their annual Public Safety Night at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Thursday.

The Dracut Police and Fire Departments once again teamed up this year to offer community members an opportunity to check out police cruisers, fire trucks, DPW trucks and more, all while enjoying free hot dogs, burgers and ice cream.

Massachusetts State Police, the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC), the Massachusetts State 911 Department, the Massachusetts National Guard, Pridestar Trinity EMS, and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office were among other agencies that provided officers and equipment during the event.

Children were able to ride on bouncy slides and spray a hose from a Dracut Fire engine, while police offered a scavenger hunt aimed at locating members of the department.

Residents and children also got an opportunity to dunk Chief Cunha and Chief Bartlett, and other Dracut officials, in a dunk tank to raise money for The Patch Project, which provides proceeds to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Dracut Best Buddies program.

Members of the NEMLEC K9 Unit provided a multifaceted K9 demonstration, providing residents with examples of everything from scent tracking to apprehensions.

Police estimate that over 1,500 people attended.

“Public Safety Night gives us an opportunity to show the community what we do, and an opportunity to create positive interactions and great memories with residents,” said Chief Bartlett. “I was thrilled to see great weather and great attendance this year.”

“We’re always excited when we get to share what we do for our community with our community,” said Chief Cunha. “Public Safety Night is a great opportunity for residents and business owners to get to know the first responders who are dedicated to protecting them, and for us to interact with the community that means so much to us.”