North Patrol Division
Crime Alert
07-28-06
National Night Out Against
Crime
More than 600
people are expected to attend NNI’s second annual National
Night Out Against Crime Kick-Off July 29, 5 to 8 p.m. at
The purpose of both the National
Night Out and NNI’s kick-off is to:
·
Heighten crime and drug prevention
awareness
·
Generate support for, and
participation in, local anticrime efforts
·
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and
police-community partnerships
·
Send a message to criminals letting
them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting
back
According to NNI’s Janet Shaffer,
the first step in crime prevention is “getting to know your neighbors, so expect
ample amounts of food, door prizes, crime prevention information, and just
having a great time. Borrowing a theme from the National Night Out Project, we
invite neighborhoods to join us in giving crime and drugs a going away party.”
NNI’s Kick-Off includes booths on
identity theft and personal safety, the FBI’s exhibit on security and weapons of
mass destruction, demonstrations on securing your home, DARE trucks, emergency
response vehicles, the police show car, bomb and arson squad, and much more.
There will plenty of interest for
kids, too, with Ident-A-Kid, clowns, McGruff, Pewie the Skunk, snow cones,
popcorn, and cotton candy. Spray from a fire department pumper truck will keep
the kids cool and happy. A lineup of skits and bands will entertain children of
all ages.
Janet
Shaffer
Community Development
Coordinator
Northland Neighborhoods,
Inc.
816-454-2000
This is an event that
North Patrol Division is involved, it will be an opportunity to eat some
free food and meet others who are working to keep their neighborhood
safe. There will also be displays and safety demonstrations. I look forward to
seeing you there.
P.O. Dan
Watts
Community Interaction
Officer
North Patrol Division
KCPD
(816)-437-6230