August
5, 2018
The Richmond Police
Department is gearing up to celebrate National Night Out tomorrow, the
biggest city-wide party of the year, and all city residents are invited to
participate.
The annual event, to be
held Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, brings police and neighbors together in
support of crime prevention during an evening full of fun for all ages. A
strong partnership between the citizens and law enforcement is a powerful tool
in fighting crime which begins with building a sense of community.
Numerous National Night
Out events will be hosted throughout the Richmond area. To find an event near
your neighborhood, visit
“When neighbors get together at these events they get to
know us and one another,” said Sgt. Tish Edmonds with the Community Care
Unit. “The relationships that form can be a powerful tool in fighting crime
because neighbors become motivated to help each other.”
National Night Out is a
night designed to forge strong relationships between neighborhoods and police.
The annual event also helps police officers and citizens work together to
heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention.
