Henderson Police
National Night Out
When: Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Where: Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water Street
The Henderson Police Department is hosting its National Night Out event at the Henderson Events Plaza on Aug. 5, showcasing the community's resolve against crime.
National Night Out is an annual event held across the country involving police departments, civic groups, community organizations, local governments, and other, showing criminals that residents are active in making their neighborhoods safe. In 2007, more than 35.5 million people attended National Night Out events.
"Henderson residents have proven that National Night Out is a fun and effective way to learn about crime prevention, partner with the Police Department, and meet their neighbors," said Richard Perkins, Henderson Police Chief. "The benefit of getting to know your neighbors extends well beyond just one night out of the year. When you know your neighbors, you instinctively keep an eye out for each other."
The event will feature crime prevention information, members of specialized Henderson Police units, live entertainment, free hotdogs and ice cream, and a great opportunity to meet other in the community who want to keep Henderson a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that Henderson neighborhoods are organized and fighting back