NATIONAL NIGHT OUT-AUGUST 5TH
OGDEN TO JOIN CITIES NATIONWIDE FOR
“AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME”
On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, The City of Ogden will be joining forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “31st Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the Ogden City Police Department, will involve over 16,124 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, and military bases around the world. In all, over 37.8 Million people are expected to participate in 2014.
National Night Out, a yearlong community building campaign, is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs,
(3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local officials and law enforcement, safety fairs, and youth events.
Ogden City Chief of Police, Mike Ashment stated “National Night Out is an opportunity to build police-community partnerships and emphasizes the important role citizens play in creating safe, vital neighborhoods.”
From 5 to 8:30 pm on August 5th, residents of Ogden and surrounding areas, as well as those across the nation, are asked to lock your doors, turn on your porch lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors, police, community groups, and businesses to aide in the fight against crime. During this exciting event, there will be many opportunities for local residents to gather information and services at no cost. Food and beverages, prizes, National Night Out gear, and great entertainment will be available for FREE as well.
Ogden’s National Night Out
Tuesday August 5, 2014
5:00-8:30 pm
25th Street Amphitheater
Ogden Utah
If you are interested in participating or need additional information, please contact: Kris Murphy
Ogden City Police Department Community Outreach Coordinator at krismurphy@ogdencity.com
JOIN US IN GIVING CRIME AND DRUGS A GOING AWAY PARTY!
