National Night Out: Meet your neighbors, prevent crime

Now in its 34th year, National Night Out provides an opportunity for communities to meet one another, have parties, play games, cook out, and more. Additionally, it is also a great way to meet elected officials, law enforcement personnel, firefighters, service organizations and corporate outreach organizations that serve local communities.

Last year, 38.5 million people participated in more than 16,000 events in the US and at military bases around the globe, and this year looks to exceed those numbers. Individuals and groups can file for block party permits with their respective cities. In many cities, registered block parties can look forward to visits by crime prevention personnel and elected officials, or you can ask to host a visit. For more information about registering and hosting a gathering, visit your city’s website. To learn more about National Night Out, visit https://natw.org/.

2017 Events

Fremont

Tuesday, Aug 1

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

For information contact Community Engagement Unit at (510) 790-6740

http://www.fremontpolice.org/NNO

Hayward

Tuesday, Aug 1

6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

(510) 293-1043 or (510) 293-7151

https://www.hayward-ca.gov/discover/events/national-night-out-city-wide-event

Milpitas

All day

Thursday, Aug 3

For information contact Officer John Muok at (408) 586-2526 or via email at jmuok@ci.milpitas.ca.gov.

Newark

Tuesday, Aug 1

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

For information contact Tim Jones at tim.jones@newark.org or (510) 578-4209

http://www.newark.org/departments/police/community-engagement/national-night-out-1/

San Leandro

Tuesday, Aug 1

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

For information contact (510) 577-3228 or crimeprevention@sanleandro.org.

http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/programs/nno.asp

San Lorenzo:

Tuesday, Aug 1

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

(510) 537-5300

http://www.edenareachamber.com/events/details/national-night-out-1849

Union City

Tuesday, Aug 1

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

For information contact Community Resource Coordinator Crystal Raine at (510) 675-5284

The Union City Police Department and Alameda County Fire Department will host large block parties at four parks (listed below) in Union City. Each location will feature activities, music, food and entertainment. Come meet your city council members, Union City Police command staff and city officials! There will be demonstrations from UCPD SWAT, K-9, Traffic (motorcycle unit) and Paramedics Plus.

* Veterans Memorial Park (4525 Dyer Street)

* Accinelli Park (33104 Navarro Drive)

* 10th Street (10th Street and I Street)

* Town Estates Park (2438 Andover Drive)