Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: June 26, 2007

Phone: 318/673-6932 Fax: 318/673-6933

Contact: Kacee Hargrave, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

National Night Out Registration Underway

On Tuesday, August 7^th, 2007, neighborhoods throughout Shreveport are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the "24^th Annual National Night Out"(NNO) crime/drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored by the Shreveport Police Department, will involve over 10,750 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 34.8 million people are expected to participate in “America's Night Out Against Crime”.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug awareness; (2) Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; (2) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and Police-community relations; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 6 to 9 p.m. on August 7^th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Shreveport and across the nation, are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, city employees, and police officers. Many neighborhoods throughout Shreveport will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from firefighters and police, parades, contests, youth activities and anti-crime and drug rallies.

National Project Coordinator Matt Peskin said, "National Night Out is an ideal opportunity for citizens and law enforcement nationwide to form powerful partnerships in the fight for a safer America. On Tuesday, August 7^th , millions will join forces to “Give Crime & Drugs A Going Away Party".

Individuals wishing to have their events judged must submit a written description of the event along with photos, fliers, pamphlets (no video tapes) and similar materials to the National Night Out Judging Committee at the following address:

SPAR

ATTN: National Night Out Judging Committee

C/O Expo Hall

400 Clyde Fant Parkway

Shreveport, LA 71101

ALL MATERIALS SUBMITTED BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 14, 2007.

Anyone interested in participating in this year's event can call the Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation Department at 673-5100 to register or for additional information.

Information can be left with crimestoppers at 673-7373 or by logging onto the crimestoppers website at www.crimestoppersshreveportcaddo.com.

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