Fight crime, meet your neighbors, by signing up for National Night Out in Kent
Published 11:12 am Tuesday, July 14, 2009
It is time for neighborhood groups to sign up to participate Aug. 4 in Kent’s National Night Out program.
National Night Out is a nationwide campaign focused on helping neighbors get to know each other better and to be aware of potential criminal activity. Neighborhood organizers can register their event with the city of Kent.
Events can include potlucks, barbecues, dessert socials and any other ideas to gather neighbors to heighten crime awareness and let criminals know that neighborhoods are working together to watch out for crime, according to a Kent Police media release.
Kent Police and other city officials will visit the neighborhood events on National Night Out. Events can start as early as 5 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. To register a National Night Out event, go to www.ci.kent.wa.us/police. The registration deadline is July 29. Banners, invitations and balloons can be requested from the city to promote the event. For more information, call Terri Morford with the Kent Police at 253-856-5879.
