| National Night Out
 National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, that takes place on the first Tuesday in August. Each year, the Metropolitan Police Department actively participates in National Night Out by rallying community members throughout the District of Columbia to join with neighbors and police officers in their PSAs to be a part of this annual event.
The National Night Out campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from 9,500 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.
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; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
If you want to get involved in future NNO activites in your community, please contact your local police district, or call Yvonne Smith at (202) 727-8809.
National Night Out 2009
On Tuesday, August 4, thousands of DC residents are expected to join with their neighbors, police officers and other community leaders in celebrating National Night Out. From community cookouts to open houses – block parties, candlelight vigils and athletic events – DC is gearing up for the 26th annual celebration of “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” The citywide kickoff will begin at 5 pm at the THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE, with food, music, sports and games, crime prevention displays and other activities for participants of all ages. Public safety characters McGruff the Crime Dog® and the National Knight® will be available to meet attendees and have their photos taken. In addition to the numerous activities taking place at the kickoff event, communities across DC – in all seven police districts – have scheduled NNO events during the late afternoon and evening hours.
Highlighted NNO 2009 Events in the District of Columbia
| PSA |
Time |
Location |
Activity |
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First District
PSA 103 |
6 pm |
Rosedale Recreation Center, 1701 Gales St., NE |
Activities include outreach to neighborhood children and job outreach opportunities with Job Corps. Workshops on theft from auto prevention and victim services will be held. Meet-and-greet opportunities with beat officers will also take place. |
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Second District
PSA 203 |
6 - 8 pm |
4800 Block Connecticut Ave. NW
|
Meet and Greet/Back to School Supply Drive
Officers from PSA 203 will be on hand to meet community members and to collect items donated during the Back to School Supply Drop Off. |
Third District
PSA 304/305 |
4 - 6 pm |
1400 W St. NW |
Border Community Cookout
MPD members will host a community cookout with games/entertainment for children in PSA 304/305 boarder area. |
Fourth District
PSA 403
|
6pm – 8pm |
Emery Recreation Center, 5801 Georgia Ave., NW |
Meet and Greet
A meet and greet with PSA officials and officers will be held. Police/Community Email List Group Information will be distributed. The W.A.V.E. Unit will promote the Watch Your Car Program. Domestic Violence Prevention activities will take place. Information about Anonymous Tip Line & reward posters will be shared. A fact sheet about the Youth Advisory Council will be distributed. |
Fifth District
PSA 505
Ward 5 Kick-Off
|
5:30 pm |
Langdon Park Community Center
2901 20th St., NE |
Community Crime Prevention Festival
Kick off program with Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr., 5D Command Staff and ANC Commissioners. Meet and greet your neighbors and law enforcement partners while refreshments and crime prevention safety information are distributed. |
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Sixth District
PSA 604
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Benning Terrace Circle
600 46th Place, SE, |
Bicycle Safety and Crime Prevention
A bicycle registration and helmet give away to youth will encourage safe operation of bicycles in the summer months. In addition, crime prevention tips will be distributed to residents. Guest may cool off by enjoying some ice cream. |
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Seventh District
PSA 704
|
5 - 9 pm |
THEARC
1901 Mississippi Ave., SE |
Seventh District’s National Night Out Kick-off Event
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Previous National Night Out Successes
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