MARYSVILLE – Jaclin Noble has been bothered by the latest national news about the lack of respect and violence toward police.

So she attended the National Night Out event for the first time at Harborview Park in Marysville Tuesday.

“It was great to mingle with law enforcement,” she said. “It’s so convenient.”

Noble said she’s lived in that area for a year. “It’s a safe neighborhood.”

Matt Baylor has lived in the area for two years. He said it was like “hitting the lottery” when the estuary was built. He loves his water view.

And, “Everywhere you turn there’s a park,” said the former Philadelphian.

Like Noble, it was his first time at National Night Out, and even though he said his neighborhood is safe he likes knowing police are around.

The event had taken place the past few years downtown at Comeford Park. This year, the city decided to reach out more to the community and have it at three locations.

About 20 police officers visited with more than 100 nearby residents during the two-hour event at the Harborview Park just off of Sunnyside Boulevard. Police and fire handed out hats, pins, coloring books and the like to kids, and handouts explaining department programs to adults. Participants also could partake in a free meal of hot dog, chips and water.

Police put on a show with a 120-pound, 7-year-old German shepherd crime dog. At the officer’s command, the dog would attack another officer, who was wearing protective gear.

Mayor Jon Nehring said there are some police who live in that area, so that helps in keeping it safe.

He also said moving the event this year to different areas of town made it “the best ever.”

“It’s a great model to get us out into the neighborhoods,” he said. “The reaction has been positive to increased police presence.”