America's Night Out Against Crime
National Night Out 2008
Tuesday, August 5
What is National Night Out?
National Night Out is an annual celebration of neighborhood events held all over the country on the first Tuesday evening in August. This night is designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police–community partnerships in our community. We encourage Cedar Rapids neighbors to use this national celebration as an opportunity to hold events in your neighborhood. The goals of these events are to meet your neighbors, meet Cedar Rapids Community Policing Officers who work in your neighborhood, and show your support for your neighborhood and community.
YOU should host an event!
We invite you to host your neighborhood’s National Night Out event this year. Your event can be as unique as you and your neighborhood. Simple celebrations can be sharing an ice cream treat, while more elaborate events may include an evening of music and children’s activities. Cedar Rapids police and fire crews have participated in most events in the past, creating an ‘instant’ party atmosphere on your block!
It’s EASY to be a NNO Event Host…
As a neighborhood NNO event host, your job can be simple…and we are committed to helping you put together an easy, successful event. While your NNO event may include whatever area of houses seems natural to you, consider a ‘block’ party where the houses facing each other on your street are invited—this may include as few as 10 or 20 households. The location will likely be your driveway or yard. Ask a neighbor or two to help provide food (ice cream, beverages, cookies, etc.). Put together a flyer for your event that you (or neighbor kids) can slip into each house’s door. We will invite your neighborhood police officers and fire crew to stop by.
Neighborhood Watch Programs make your Neighborhood safer all year…
Because National Night Out is an event created to encourage Police-Community Partnerships, we are also encouraging blocks to consider forming a Neighborhood Watch program. If you feel your block is interested, the Crime Prevention Bureau of the Police Department can follow up with you after the event.
Sign up to be a Host!
Contact Information:
Cedar Rapids Police Department - Community Education
(319) 286-5440