LYNNWOOD, WA (June 12, 2018) – The
Annual “National Night Out Against Crime” celebration for 2018 is scheduled all
across America for Tuesday evening, August 7th. During National Night Out (NNO) residents
turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and go out to meet their neighbors
in the name of crime prevention.
In 2017, more than 38.5 million people
in 16,500 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and
military bases worldwide participated in NNO. This year’s “35th Annual NNO” will be the largest ever!
NNO is designed to:
- Strengthen
neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships.
- Send a
message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized &
fighting back.
- Heighten
crime and drug prevention awareness.
- Generate
support for and participation in local anti-crime programs.
Statistics prove over and over that criminal
activity is reduced when neighbors watch out for each other.
The Lynnwood Police Department, in
partnership with community organizations, South County Fire and other city departments, encourages
residents to organize a neighborhood event to bring neighbors together.
By involving several households in each
neighborhood everyone shares in the fun of creating a real community building
“block party.” It could be as simple as a dessert potluck in a garage, hot dogs
grilling poolside at an apartment complex, or a barbeque gathering in a
driveway.
The LPD and its partners try to visit
as many neighborhoods as possible to connect with residents during this fun
event.
Register Now:
Register your Lynnwood neighborhood
party online, or call the LPD Crime Prevention Unit
at 425-670-5639.
2018 National Sponsors: Associa, Ring, Dietz & Watson
Contact: Nic Li, Crime Prevention Specialist nli@LynnwoodWA.gov
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