Successful fun-filled events were held all over the country on this, the 27th Annual National Night Out.
Here's what the LAPD said:
The 27th annual National Night Out was observed on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, with communities and Police Departments across the country participating in what has become a successful program. With the LAPD in their 10th year of participation, the Department in conjunction with local businesses and community organizations held numerous events throughout the City.
One of Northeast Community Police Station's events was held in the parking lot of the Walgreen's located on Sunset Boulevard. This event had free screenings for glaucoma provided by the Lions Club, food giveaways and plenty of activities for the kids such as face painting, jumpers and joust.
In the Rampart Area a rally was held outside the Police Station. This event featured live entertainment by local performers, and plenty of free food provided by local eateries. An estimated 500 people were in attendance.
These were just two of approximately 50 city-wide events held as part of the National Night Out campaign. In its 27th year, the National Night Out campaign is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The Department would like to thank all of the organizers, volunteers, sponsors and people in attendance who helped make National Night Out 2010 a success!
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National Night Out 2010 - Aug 3rd
police-community relationships celebrated around the country
EDITOR'S NOTE: LA Community Policing encourages you to seek out a National Night Out event in you community. They are happening all over the country on August 3rd (the annual event, now in its 27th year, is traditionally held the first Tuesday of each August). Celebrations will include parades, block parties, picnics and sporting events, and vary from place to place!
What is National Night Out?
It's America's Night Out Against Crime!
The "27th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2010 (Texas will celebrate on October 5th, 2010). We cordially invite you and your community to be a part of our NIGHT OUT 2010 team. |
Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 36 million people participated in National Night Out 2009.
Many public safety workers celebrated National Night Our, including Fire Department personnel and Explorers. Here Bill greets Brenda Rodriguez, a Traffic Enforcement officer who was on hand to help out with the parade and other festivities. |
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods 'celebrate' NNO with a variety of events and activities such as:
- block parties,
- cookouts,
- visits from local police and sheriff departments
- parades, exhibits,
- flashlight walks,
- contests, and
- youth programs.
NNO has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation. Plus, the benefits your community will derive from NNO will most certainly extend well beyond the one night. |
The official 2010 NNO Registration form is available on this site. Simply complete the online form and submit it. (Note: There is no cost to register or participate!)
Once registered, coordinators receive an ORGANIZATIONAL KIT filled with 'how-to' materials such as:
- promotional ideas
- guidelines
- tips
- questions and answers
- camera-ready art
- sample news releases and proclamations
You will also receive NNO "Updates" during the period leading up to the event. Plus, you'll receive information on "Project 365" - a unique component to the National Night Out campaign.
Don't delay. Be sure your community is part of the nation's largest annual crime/drug prevention event. Complete and submit the 2010 NNO Registration form today.
National Night Out — A Great Value
There are no financial barriers to participating in National Night Out. That always has been our commitment, but in today's difficult economy, it's worth highlighting . We know communities and local law enforcement agencies are being asked to justify every expense. National Association of Town Watch (NATW), the sponsoring organization of National Night Out, partners with Target Corporation and law enforcement agencies to make sure there are no financial barriers to participating in National Night Out. NATW continues to operate as a lean organization. We are thoughtful about how every dollar is spent, working year-round to help city governments, police departments and grassroots organizers make their National Night Out events successful and their communities better places to live.
Thank you in advance for your interest, support and early response.
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The History of NATW & “National Night Out”
The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a nonprofit, crime prevention organization which works in cooperation with thousands of crime watch groups and law enforcement agencies throughout the country. Since 1981, NATW has been dedicated to the development, growth and maintenance of organized crime and drug prevention programs nationwide.
National Night Out, ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime,’ was introduced by the Association in 1984. The program was the brainchild of NATW Executive Director Matt A. Peskin.
In an effort to heighten awareness and strengthen participation in local anticrime efforts, Peskin felt that a high-profile, high-impact type of crime prevention event was needed nationally. At that time, he noted that in a typical ‘crime watch community’, only 5 to 7% of the residents were participating actively. Due to the growth and success of these programs, he felt this percentage was too low. Subsequently, he proposed a national program which would be coordinated by local crime prevention agencies and organizations - but that would involve entire communities at one time. The first National Night Out was introduced early in 1984 - with the event culminating on the first Tuesday in August.
That first year, 400 communities in 23 states participated in National Night Out. Nationwide, 2.5 million Americans took part in 1984. The seed had been planted. In subsequent years, participation has grown steadily. The 26th Annual National Night Out last August involved 36.7 million people in 14,625 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. National Night Out 2010 will culminate on August 3rd. Over 15,000 communities are expected to take part. (Texas will celebrate on October 5th.)
For more information, visit www.nationalnightout.org
While the traditional ‘lights on’ and front porch vigils remain a part of NNO, activities have expanded considerably over the years to include block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police, festivals, neighborhood walks, safety fairs, contests, rallies and meetings.
Peskin said, “It’s a wonderful opportunity for communities nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night Out does represent the kind of spirit, energy and determination that is helping to make many neighborhoods safer places throughout the year. It [NNO] is a night to celebrate safety and crime prevention successes - and to expand and strengthen programs for the next 364 days.”
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