It promoted a police-community partnership, and in the process boosted neighborhood camaraderie.

Above all else, Lehighton’s National Night Out fostered trust that the borough is a safe, caring place to live.

Rescheduled after being postponed in August, the event was hosted Tuesday at Baer Memorial Park by the Lehighton Borough Police Department.

Activities featured a dunk tank with some well-known faces (proceeds to help support “Shop With a Cop”); MedEvac helicopter landing; scavenger hunt with prizes; bounce house for kids; large yard games (cornhole/tic tac toe); Lehighton Fire Department; and a simulated crash scene/use of tools demonstration.

Adam Reich of Weissport said he was glad he brought his daughter, Aliyah Reich, 8, to the event.

“It gets you involved with the community,” Reich said.

Aliyah, a third-grade student at the Lehighton Elementary Center, said she enjoyed the bounce house, and added it was nice to get outdoors.

Likewise, Brian Person of Weissport was also proud to accompany his children, Isabella Person, 10, and Koltyn Person, 4, to the occasion.

“It’s a positive direction for young kids,” Brian said.

Elsewhere, sisters Mia Broyles, 5, and Layla Broyles, 6, of Lehighton, could be seen wearing firefighter helmets they received from the Mahoning Valley Fire Department.

Their mother, Brooke Broyles, said it was good that her daughters, one a kindergarten pupil, and the other, a first-grade student at the Lehighton Elementary Center, were able to attend in the event.

Jessica Shutte, of New Tripoli, brought her children, Allura Shutte, 2, and Damian Shutte, 4, to the event.

“I like the idea kids are able to see there’s more to it than just the driving part,” said Jessica, who added it was nice for them to see what goes on behind the scenes.

Finn Everett, 6, of Lehighton, appeared perfectly content eating cotton candy while in the presence of his mother, Nina Reed.

Nina said Finn enjoyed watching the dunk tank and the bounce house, among the other activities.

Zayden Heckman, 10, of Lehighton, did his best to learn how to Stop the Bleed as he participated in a demonstration with Dawn Benner, a paramedic with the Lehighton Ambulance Association.

“I learned how a tourniquet helps a lot when you have a big cut,” said Zayden, who attends Lehighton Area Middle School. “You can stuff it so it stops bleeding.”

Zayden was joined at the event by his brother, Jace, 12, sister Grace, 8, and mother Kayla Herman, all of Lehighton.

Benner said she was happy to teach children how to use the props, and added it was good for the community to be able to see the other equipment such as the rehab unit and bike team.

Borough police Chief Troy Abelovsky said he was thankful for the great turnout, and added he believes the event lived up to its billing.

“I wanted it to be bigger and better and surpass all expectations,” Abelovsky said. “I think we achieved that.”