National Night Out takes place Tuesday, August 6
Neighborhoods planning National Night Out events are reminded to register their events with the City of Naperville by Friday, July 12. To register, please call Naperville Police Sgt. Steve Schindlbeck at (630) 420-4188 or email him at schindlbecks@naperville.il.us.
National Night Out will take place from 6 to 9PM on Tuesday, August 6. To celebrate the nationwide event, residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and spend the evening outdoors with their neighbors. Members of the Naperville Fire, Police, Public Works and Electric and Water Departments will visit registered events. Previous neighborhood events have included block parties, parades and more.
National Night Out is designed to generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and improve the relationship between the community police department and residents. The National Night Out campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from more than 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, more than 37 million people participate annually.
For more information on National Night Out, visit www.nationalnightout.org/nno or www.naperville.il.us/nno.aspx.
