SACRAMENTO--A resolution establishing August 6, 2013 as National Night Out in California was unanimously approved by the State Senate on Monday. SCR 56 by Senator Norma Torres (D-Pomona) encourages Californians to participate in local National Night Out events.
“National Night Out fosters community involvement and gets citizens working together to build safer communities,” said Senator Torres. “As a former organizer, council member and mayor, I witnessed firsthand the power this event has on creating the collaboration necessary to improve neighborhoods. I encourage all neighborhoods in California to participate in these activities.”
National Night Out began in 1984 as an effort to promote civic engagement and involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. National Night Out takes place annually on the first Tuesday of August. Neighbors traditionally celebrate the occasion by hosting community BBQ’s or social events that are attended by fellow residents and law enforcement.
National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to promote neighborhood unity and enhance community safety partnerships between community members and law enforcement.
Contact: Alex Barrios (916) 651-4757
- See more at: http://sd32.senate.ca.gov/news/press-releases/2013-07-09-torres-resolution-establishing-august-6-2013-national-night-out-calif#sthash.qOOvNnJz.dpuf
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