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LAPD Pacific Division Celebrates National Night Out in Mar Vista
Residents who fall under the jurisdiction of LAPD's Pacific Division headed down to the Mar Vista Rec Center Tuesday night for the 30th Annual National Night Out festivities.
The LAPD Pacific Division’s National Night Out event on Tuesday night took place at the Mar Vista Rec. Center.
Residents flocked to meet the local boys in blue, who joined locals in a softball game, held a flag ceremony and handed out free hotdogs, pizza and drinks.
Tuesday night's event had both the old and new official guard on hand, with newly-minted CD 11 Councilmember Mike Bonin rubbing shoulders with former Councilmember Bill Rosendahl.
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The purpose of National Night Out is to get people out of their homes and socializing with their neighbors and local law enforcement by building camaraderie and having a good time. The event was created in 1984 as an effort to heighten awareness and promote security through unity.
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