The 25th annual National Night Out event will commence on Tuesday, August 5th 2008.  Last year, 45 Keizer neighborhoods hosted events and we are hoping you, or perhaps another neighbor, will consider joining us again this year.  All Neighborhood Watch block captains are encouraged to organize an event and use this as an opportunity to contact your participants, meet new neighbors and update your roster.  All other neighborhoods are welcome to participate also.

National Night Out is designed to:
1) heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
2) generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts
3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations
4) send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

On August 5th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., residents in neighborhoods throughout Keizer and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.  Many neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, potlucks, dessert socials, visits from police, flashlight walks and youth activities.

Registration for National Night Out 2008 will be available in early July.  If you registered for National Night Out 2007, you will automatically receive a registration packet for 2008.

If you have any questions about National Night Out 2008, please contact Laurie Phillips at 503-856-3491 or email phillipsl@keizer.org.  On behalf of the Keizer Police Department, we hope to see you and your neighbors on National Night Out!

For more information about National Night Out, or to purchase official merchandise, please visit the official National Night Out page at www.nno.org.