National Night Out, the first Tuesday in August — Aug. 1 this year — brings law enforcement officers, emergency personnel and the public together to learn about local neighborhood crime, crime prevention tips, safety tips around home and creating neighborhood watch groups while having fun in a relaxed atmosphere.
Some cities hold their event on other dates, often coinciding with an on-going event like an evening farmers market or San Fernando’s event in early October when the weather is cooler.
Neighborhoods may put together their own block-party — often inviting their senior lead officers — to discuss how to keep their neighborhood safer from crime.
Remember to turn on your front porch light as a symbol of public awareness for the annual event.
Here is a sampling of events in Los Angeles County, by date and time.
Aug. 1
City of West Hollywood: A variety of get-togethers including block parties, a barbecue, a movie night and theme parties. Events are held in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Block by Block Security Ambassadors and City of West Hollywood officials and staff members. For more information, contact Jessica Anukam, City of West Hollywood Public Safety Specialist, at 323-848-6436 or by email: [email protected]. Check the website for times — two events begins at 4 p.m. — and addresses here: bit.ly/3J2sMeF
Inglewood Police Department: Meet-and-greet officers and get home and personal safety tips plus a live band, a classic car show, K-9 appearance, SWAT and a children’s zone, 4-8 p.m. Location, Grevillea Art Park, 101 E. Kelso St. 310-412-5530. www.cityofinglewood.org/1253/National-Night-Out
La Verne: Event includes police vehicles display, games, music, information on personal and property safety and food trucks, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Also, school supplies donations are being accepted for the “Stuff a Squad Car” campaign to help children get off to a…
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