51³Ô¹ÏÍøcelebrates 31st annual National Night Out Oct. 7
51³Ô¹ÏÍøwill partner with neighborhoods throughout Dallas and thousands of communities nationwide on Oct. 7 for the 31st Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.
, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, will involve more than 15,000 communities across the nation. The event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.
SMU’s local National Night Out event is co-sponsored by the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPolice Department.
| What: | 51³Ô¹ÏÍøNational Night Out will include carnival games, contests, safety demonstrations, a raffle and appearances by the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPolice Department, University Park Police and Fire Departments, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøstudents and neighbors are invited to attend. |
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| When: |
Tuesday, Oct. 7 5:15 p.m. - Dorm Burning Simulation 6 p.m. - CareFlight Helicopter Landing |
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| Where: | 51³Ô¹ÏÍøFlagpole 3300 Dyer Street |
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| Cost: | $10 for food and beverages |
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships
- Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back
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