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Contact: Anne Gregory
Phone: 336-373-2636
National Night Out Takes Place August 4
Police and community work together to prevent crime
GREENSBORO, NC -- (July 28, 2009) – National Night Out (NNO), a crime and drug prevention event sponsored locally by the Greensboro Police Department (GPD), will be held Tuesday, August 4, with events all over the city.
NNO helps raise crime and drug prevention awareness in the community; generates support and participation in local anti-crime activities; helps strengthen the police-to-community partnership; and sends a strong message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, neighborhoods in Greensboro celebrate NNO with block parties, cookouts, visits from local police and fire departments, parades, flashlight walks, contests and youth programs. Residents interested in participating should contact their GPD Community Resource Officer:
Eastern Division: Sgt. Allen 373-2135
Central Division: Sgt. Blaylock 373-2570
Southern Division: Sgt. Pell 373-7945
Western Division: Sgt. Uehlein 412-3910
For additional information concerning Greensboro's NNO program, contact GPD’s Community Affairs office at 336-373-2636.
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