Crime & Safety

Glendora Police to Host Annual 'National Night Out'

Free hot dogs and a chance to meet Mc Gruff will be at this year's family event.

The Glendora Police Department will celebrate its 29th Annual “National Night Out Against Crime” event on Tuesday, August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be located in the Village Bus Transit Plaza (the Village) on Glendora Avenue north of Foothill.

The entire community is invited to enjoy free hot dogs, have their children fingerprinted and take part in a cupcake walk, meet Mc Gruff the Crime Fighting Dog, play games, listen to music and much more.

Residents throughout Glendora and across the nation are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement to help build stronger police-partnerships and neighborhood unity for safer communities.

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National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

For additional information, contact Community Services Officer Nita Ulloa-Pedroni at 626‑914‑8268.

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