March 28, 2024

National Night Out Against Crime - 2016

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7th Annual Event August 2nd, 5-8 p.m. Senior Center Field

The East Providence Police Department, in cooperation with the E.P. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is sponsoring their 7th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The event will take place at the E.P. Senior Center soccer field from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

"Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials in a successful show of support to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness," said public relations spokesperson Rosemary Perry Oliver.

The National Night Out (NNO) program culminates annually on the first Tuesday of August. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Neighbors participate across thousands of communities from all 50 states, United States territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. Nationally, 38.3 million people participated in NNO 2015.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It furthermore provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other community events with safety demos, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.

"This is a great opportunity for local businesses and organizations to come out as a community and receive some exposure," said Perry Oliver. Groups are urged to hand out free promotional items, candy or to do crafts with the kids. The event is totally free and nothing can be sold. For more information on becoming involved in this event and for vendor applications, please contact Mike Conlon, President of the EP Police Academy Alumni Association at 401-935-9599 or Sgt. Mark Norton at 401-435-7600, ext. 20192.

(event picture above is from 2015)

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