10-plus photos, videos from Walworth County's 2022 National Night Out
Thank you first responders!
Walworth County's National Night Out was held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Aug. 3, bringing together law enforcement and fire departments throughout the county. It was a chance to celebrate the safe community that first responders help provide Walworth County.
Watch now: Deputy Wayne Blanchard talks at National Night Out
National Night Out
A giant flag was held up by two fire truck ladders at the entrance of the 2022 Walworth County National Night Out celebration at the Walworth County fairgrounds.
K-9 demonstrations
One of the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office K-9s bites a “suspect” during a demonstration at Walworth County’s National Night Out.
And bite
A Walworth County Sheriff's Office K-9 demonstrates apprehending a suspect.
K-9 demonstration
A K-9 crew demonstrates apprehending a suspect at National Night Out.
Grateful to be alive
Wayne Blanchard poses with his wife Angela Blanchard at National Night Out on Aug. 2, 2022. A year before, Wayne Blanchard nearly died when he was hit by an impaired driver while working for the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office. It’s been a long recovery, but he is grateful to be alive.
Watch now: K-9 demonstration at National Night Out
Practicing to be safe
Above: Members of Whitewater Fire and EMS demonstrate what it is like to be loaded into an ambulance at the 2022 National Night Out. Below: One of the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office K-9s bites a “suspect” during a demonstration at Walworth County’s National Night Out.
National Night Out
Above: A group climbs up on top of a fire truck during the 2022 Walworth County National Night Out celebration. Below: Brayden Cook, 5, of Elkhorn, holds up a police shield during the 2022 Walworth County National Night Out celebration.
Watch now: K-9 demonstration at Walworth County National Night Out
Climbing aboard
Ellen Schutt, left, who is running for Assembly, smiles on top of a fire truck during the 2022 Walworth County National Night Out.
One big shield
Brayden Cook, 5, of Elkhorn, holds up a police shield during the 2022 Walworth County National Night Out celebration.
Still a little big
Lincoln Cook, 5, of Elkhorn, tries on police equipment at National Night Out, including a helmet, vest and shield.
The mounted search and rescue team
Kids pet one of the horses at National Night Out. The horse was part of the Whitewater Area Mounted Search Team and Rescue.
Watch now: Openening ceremony at Walworth County National Night Out
Watch now: Fire safety talk at Walworth County National Night Out
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