Culver City Police Department to Host Its First Ever National Night Out

The Culver City Police Department will participate in its first National Night Out event this year.

National Night Out is a yearly event where neighbors reconnect with one another and give crime and drugs a going away party, and will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year.

The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. NATW’s National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August.

Today, National Night Out involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.

The traditional “lights on” campaign and symbolic front porch vigils turned into a celebration across America with various events and activities including, but not limited to, block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from emergency personnel, rallies and marches, exhibits, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars, in effort to heighten awareness and enhance community relations.

For the first time in Culver City, there will be a National Night Out event. It will take place Tues. Aug. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Lindberg Park, 5041 Rhoda Way, and will be sponsored by Target and Westfield Culver City Mall.

For more information or to volunteer for the event, please contact Sergeant Lopez by calling 310-253-6212.