Photos: 9th Annual National Night Out in Guilderland

It was the 9th Annual National Night Out put on by the Guilderland Police Department as they hosted the event, at Tawasentha Park on Tuesday evening, in efforts to bring the community together.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Energizing the crowd: Melissa Sgambelluri and her band play during the first hour of the National Night Out at Tawasentha Park on Tuesday evening before the Refrigerators performed.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Slow and steady: Two kids and their mother check out a tortoise and a couple of turtles that were on display for Guilderland’s ninth annual National Night Out. The event, sponsored by the Guilderland Police Department, included displays by emergency medical service agencies, local fire departments, and neighboring police agencies.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Down from above: Scott Mullen, a high rescue team member from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, falls from Guilderland Fire Department Truck 29, doing a forward rappel to demonstrate to a crowd of eager onlookers how team members rope down to rescue someone on a cliff.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Where is he? A boy disappears as he is draped in camouflage, usually used by the high rescue team from the New York State Department of Correction.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Free fall: Dan Munafo of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision high rescue team rappels from Guilderland Fire Truck 29 during a demonstration.