National Night Out, the first Tuesday in August — Aug. 6 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.
Neighborhoods may put together their own block-party — often inviting their senior lead police officers — to discuss how to keep their areas safer from crime.
Some cities hold their event on other dates, often coinciding with an ongoing event like an evening farmers market or San Fernando’s event in early October when the weather is cooler.
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, time and location.
Aug. 6
Sherman Oaks: Los Angeles Police Department Van Nuys Community Police Station meet-and-greet, 3-5 p.m. at the Sherman Oaks Farmers Market, 14006 Riverside Drive. Flyer on the Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce website: tinyurl.com/38vyw7p9
City of West Hollywood: A variety of events including block parties and barbecues (tinyurl.com/2e27z7ap). Events are held in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and City of West Hollywood. For more information, contact Anita Shandi, public safety manager, 323-848-6446 or by email: ashandi@weho.org. Check the website for times — one event begins at 4 p.m. — and addresses here: www.weho.org/Home/Components/News/News/11329/23
La Verne: Event includes display of law enforcement vehicles display, children’s activities, music, information on personal and property safety and food trucks, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Las Flores Park, 3175 Bolling Ave. cityoflaverne.org. Details on the flyer: tinyurl.com/57v77v7n
Glendale Police Department’s National Night Out: The event includes meet-and-greet officers, food, games and community resources…
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