On Tuesday, August 1st, from 6pm - 9pm, neighborhoods throughout Glenn Heights are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “23rd Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Glenn Heights Police Department, will involve over 9,800 communities from all 50 states. In all, over 33 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime” on August 1st. National Night Out 2006 is being supported in part by the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance and Target.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 6 pm to 9 pm on August 1st, residents in neighborhoods throughout Glenn Heights and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. The City of Glenn Heights will be hosting a special event at the Community Park at 400 East Bear Creek.

This is a night for our community to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. It’s a fun, FREE evening of learning and entertainment for the whole family. We invite our community to join us in giving crime and drugs a going away party!

Several groups will be performing for your entertainment, such as cheerleading teams, bands and karate classes. There will be jumpie houses, train rides, slides, music, food and fun for all ages. We will also have many area organizations on hand to share information with you regarding their services.

If you have any questions, want to be a sponsor, make a donation, want to provide entertainment, need booth information, or are interested in volunteering for this year’s event, please contact the event coordinator, Stephanie Welch,
at 972-223-3478 ext. 254 or email at policeadmin@glennheights.com.