Bond with Neighbors, Prevent Crime at National Night Out

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Bond with Neighbors, Prevent Crime at National Night Out - Oct. 4

National Night Out is a nation-wide initiative encouraging residents to turn their porch lights on and organize block parties, sending a message to criminals that our neighborhoods are fighting back. By strengthening neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships, and heightening crime and drug prevention awareness, National Night Out unites residents to "Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party."

Neighborhoods that organize National Night Out Block Parties on Oct. 4 will be eligible to compete for the annual Flower Mound Neighborhood of the Year award. The winning neighborhood will receive a street sign recognizing the neighborhood as the 2011 National Night Out Neighborhood of the Year. Registered block parties could receive visits from members of the Town Council, the Flower Mound Police Department, fire trucks, the Fire Department Clowns, and McGruff the Crime Dog. Street barricades will also be provided upon request. The Flower Mound Police Department is also hosting an open house and blood drive, in conjunction with Carter Blood Care, during the Town’s National Night Out Celebration on October 4 from 5 -7 p.m. The event will feature police department tours, equipment demonstrations, and vehicle displays.

To register a block party online by Sept. 28, click here. Visit www.natw.org for more information and block party ideas. For registration information, send an e-mail to Kim Hale at kim.hale@flower-mound.com or call 972.874.3339.

Posted 09/15/11.