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National Night Out

The 2009 National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4. National Night Out began in 1984 by the "National Association of Town Watch" (a sort of precursor to Neighborhood Watch). The event has been held on the evening of the first Tuesday in August. Below are key points for National Night Out:

Lakewood Goals

• Utilize National Night Out (NNO) to expand and strengthen Lakewood's network of block clubs.
• Increase the number of block clubs, multi-block events and individuals who participate in NNO.
• Involve the Lakewood Police Department with citizens by participating in National Night Out events together.
• Promote increased involvement of youth with their neighbors.
• Promote crime prevention strategies and increase ways that citizens can protect themselves, and their property.

Are you and your neighbors planning any National Night Out activities? Please email us with the following information and whether you would like to have one of our police agents stop by for a visit.

• Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email address
• Addresss of National Night Out party

Send to:

bripai@lakewoodco.org
marmiz@lakewoodco.org

Mission Statement

National Night Out is an annual event that involves all segments of the community in building a healthier, safer community; generate support for anti-crime programs and strengthen police/community relations on the first Tuesday of August.

Background
National Night Out is not just one night of the year, but the culmination of year-long crime prevention activity in all Lakewood neighborhoods: people working together in block and apartment clubs and other networks to prevent and address crime and other neighborhood problems. It is an occasion to celebrate past successes, discuss current challenges or issues, and re-dedicate to collaborative efforts with neighbors, police, businesses and others to improve the quality of life in our city. National Night Out is the largest event of its kind in the nation.

Key Messages

• Cohesive, healthy neighborhoods are keys to preventing crime and violence.
• Active block clubs build community, increase hope and create harmony.
• Positive activities displace negative activity; as people spend more time outside, they take back their streets and neighborhoods.
• National Night Out is an opportunity for all parts of the community including businesses, corporate sponsors, religious institutions, city agencies, and news media to come together around the shared goal of a safe, healthy community.
• NNO reinforces the partnership of citizens and police to combat crime.

More information on National Night Out: http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno/about.html