National Night Out 2009

Neighborhoods throughout Austin are invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 to participate in the 26th Annual 'National Night Out'. APD officers, EMS and fire fighters will join City Council Members and other City officials in attending neighborhood parties throughout Austin.

'National Night Out' is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
• Generate support and participation in crime efforts
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations
• Send the message that your neighborhood is a safe place to live

'National Night Out' is a great opportunity for citizens, law enforcement and other public safety officials to join forces. Events are planned to promote crime prevention and drug prevention awareness and to strengthen the police - community partnership. We encourage neighborhoods to come together and send the message that we are all working together to prevent crime and keep our neighborhoods safe. On October 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., residents are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, EMS, and fire fighters. Officers will be out in neighborhoods attending block parties from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Events in the past have included cookouts, block parties, parades, flashlight walks, contests, and youth activities. You are limited only by your imagination. If you register your party, you MAY receive a visit from public safety officials. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a visit by police, fire or EMS because we typically have over 400 registered parties.

For the past 14 years, Texas had led the nation in citizen and police involvement. Your participation in the Austin area 'National Night Out' will show neighborhood strength, increase the police officer/citizen bond and help to make our community a safer place to live.

To officially participate in National Night Out events you must complete the (new app will be added) National Night Out Application (descargar aplicación en español) and mail it to the address below. You may also fax your application to (512) 974-6222.

• You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or download the application. You may download the Reader for free.

After downloading and printing the application, complete the application and return it to:

Austin Police Department
Community Liaison Office
P.O. Box 689001
Austin, Texas 78768-9001

For additional information, please contact Rosie Salinas at the Community Liaison Office at (512) 974-4900 or by e-mail at nno@ci.austin.tx.us.