Celebrate National Night Out, Aug 5th
a true community policing event, citywide

There will be a tremendous outpouring of like-minded community policing enthusiasts across the Los Angeles region, as LA participates in the 20th Annual National Night Out.

In fact, no matter where you are in the country, you have an opportunity to celebrate the National Night Out on the evening of August 5, 2003. That's when millions of Americans will simultaneously participate in these once a year events.

National Night Out is an annual crime prevention campaign sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW).

Matt Peskin, creator of the event and National Project Coordinator, commented on its success last year, when over 33 million Americans participated, saying it offers " … a great vehicle to help Americans become motivated, educated and involved in the safety of their homes and communities."

National Night Out is designed to:
	Heighten crime, drug and violence prevention awareness;
	Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
	Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships;
	Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Locally, there are scores of events scheduled in neighborhoods all over the city, including things like parades, marches, vigils, and block parties, featuring cookouts, patriotic music and the opportunity to meet local law enforcement in a casual, celebratory setting.

Community-Police Advisory Boards, service organizations, neighborhood councils, politicians and peace officers alike support and attend these family oriented community policing functions citywide.

You can find what your community is doing by simply contacting the Community Relations Office at you local police station. We've provided a list of the CRO offices for each LAPD Division below.

Here's but a sample of what's planned to wet your appetite. Just check with your CRO officers to find what's happening in your area:

In Southwest Division:

In Northeast Division:

In West Los Angeles Division:

Of special note on the same evening is an event that's yet another excellent way to spend National Night Out.

Attending and participating in a:

Get INVOLVED !

The following is a list of the Community Relations Office phone numbers for each Division: