National Night Out
Your neighborhood is invited to participate with many other neighborhoods across the country in celebration of National Night Out on Tuesday evening, August 6, 2013.
National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event that is sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the San Jose Police Department.
This year is the thirtieth anniversary of this event with over 37 million people across the country expected to participate.
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts.
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships.
- Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Participating neighborhoods nationwide are asked to turn on outside lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of events ranging from small potlucks and BBQ’s to large block parties. Some additional event ideas include, but are not limited to, ice cream socials, disaster preparedness, games, contests, discussing neighborhood issues or setting neighborhood goals, food or clothing donations, plan a clean-up day, beautify a common area, discuss or plan a Neighborhood Watch Program. It’s up to you — be creative, have fun and CELEBRATE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! For additional ideas or questions, contact the SJPD Crime Prevention Unit (408) 277-4133 and online at SJPD.ORG.
Register your neighborhood for this year’s event today. Registration is free and gives police and other city representatives an opportunity to attend local events as time and circumstances permit. You do NOT have to be a current Neighborhood Watch neighborhood to participate. National Night Out is for everyone! Register now and begin planning your event as soon as possible.
The City of San Jose is a nationally registered participant in this year’s event. To register locally simply contact the SJPD Crime Prevention Unit (408) 277-4133 or mail your registration to:
SAN JOSE POLICE CRIME PREVENTION UNIT
201 W Mission Street
SAN JOSE, CA 95110
(408) 277- 4133
ATTENTION: NNO 2013
Registration due on or before July 26, 2013
Join us today by registering your neighborhood and help us GIVE CRIME AND DRUGS A GOING AWAY PARTY!
Once your neighborhood is registered we will put you on our list of event sites to visit during the evening. We make every effort to visit as many events as possible. But we can’t visit if you don’t register! For questions or event ideas call the Crime Prevention Unit at (408) 277-4133.
Event Ideas
BBQ |
Ice Cream Social |
Pot Luck |
Update Phone Lists |
Disaster Preparedness |
Games |
Contests |
Meet New Neighbors |
Discuss Neighborhood Issues |
Set Neighborhood Goals |
Collect Food/Clothing to Donate |
Beautify a Common Area |
Make Plans for a Clean-Up Day |
Discuss Starting a Neighborhood Watch |
| BE CREATIVE | HAVE FUN |
| CELEBRATE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! | |
For Additional Ideas or Questions Contact: SJPD Crime Prevention Unit 277-4133 www.sjpd.org |
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Event Questions & Answers
Q: If San Jose is already registered nationally, why should my neighborhood register with SJPD?
A: The Crime Prevention Unit of the San Jose Police Department will log your event, number of participants, time and location. This will allow us to try and have Police and other City representatives stop by and visit your event.
Q: How can our neighborhood participate in this year’s National Night Out?
A: Participating neighborhoods nationwide are asked to turn on outside lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and Police. Neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of events ranging from small pot-lucks and BBQ’s to large block parties. It’s up to you. See back panel for more ideas for your event.
Q: Is National Night Out just for current Neighborhood Watch areas?
A: No!!! National Night Out is for everyone. The exciting thing about National Night Out is the opportunity to meet neighbors and celebrate your neighborhood. It’s also a good opportunity to look toward the future and plan events to promote neighborhood safety and unity.
Q: When should we begin planning our National Night Out event?
A: Today! Register now and begin planning your event as soon as possible
You can contact the National Night Out, Program Coordinator at (408) 277-4133.