National Night Out is America's night out against crime. Louisville is joining the national efforts with activities for the entire family in all eight police districts on Tuesday, August 7. Last year, National Night Out involved more than 37 million people in 15,325 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, some Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. National Night Out 2012 is expected to be the largest ever.
The goals of National Night Out and Louisville Metro Police Department, are to:
- Heighten crime prevention awareness
- Build support and participation in local anti-crime programs
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
- Send a message that neighborhoods are organized and working together to prevent crime
The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a nonprofit, crime prevention organization which works in cooperation with thousands of crime watch groups and law enforcement agencies throughout the country. Since 1981, NATW has been dedicated to the development, growth and maintenance of organized crime and drug prevention programs nationwide. National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” was introduced by the Association in 1984.
| Division | Location | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Division | Portland Community Center | 6:30-9 p.m. | Free food and drinks |
| Second Division | 2nd Division Building | 6-9 p.m. | Canine Unit Mounted Patrol SWAT Team Domestic Violence awareness Health awareness Crime prevention material Cookout with free food and drinks |
| Third Division | 3rd Division Building | 6-9 p.m. | Crime prevention material Free food and drinks |
| Fourth Division | Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Wyandotte Park 1010 Beecher Street | 5-8 p.m. | 1,000 backpacks with school supplies LMPD displays Mounted Patrol American Red Cross blood drive River City Drum Corp Pony rides Inflatable bounces Kosair clowns Free food and drinks |
| Fifth Division | Peterson-Dumesnil House 301 S. Peterson Avenue | 5-9 p.m. | Live music by two bands Trolley rides Dive Team SWAT Team Air Patrol Louisville Fire Rock wall Bubble truck Monster truck Face painting "Brownie" the robot Lots of door prizes Free food and drinks |
| Sixth Division | Lowe's 2100 Bashford Manor Lane | 6-8 p.m. | Crime prevention material Hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks |
| Seventh Division | Target 4800 block Outer Loop | 7-9 p.m. | Crime prevention material Anti-bullying Peer pressure ElderServe information Kids ID kits Norton Hospital health screenings AAA Systems security Free food and drinks |
| Eighth Division | Springhurst Target 4100 Towne Center Drive | 6-8 p.m. | LMPD displays Louisville Fire Children's activities Free hot dogs, popcorn, and soft drinks |
Photo: Flickr/NatwPics
