Neighborhoods are encouraged to strengthen police-community partnerships and join in giving neighborhood crime a “going away” party by organizing National Night Out events. Neighborhoods throughout Irving will leave their porch lights on to observe National Night Out on Oct. 7. The Irving Police Department is now accepting requests for an officer or a representative from the department to make a 15-minute visit to neighborhood block parties.
The National Night Out program promotes involvement in local crime and drug prevention activities, and it enhances the spirit, energy and determination to help make neighborhoods a safer place year-round. While this night celebrates safety and crime prevention successes, it also serves to work towards expansion of programs for the next 364 days. Last year, more than 45 National Night Out events were held in Irving. Police and city representatives will attend as many registered events as time and circumstances permit. National Night Out is for everyone, and communities do not have to have an existing watch program to participate.
Registration is free. For more information or to register for a National Night Out appearance from the Irving Police Department, visit irvingpd.com.
