 25th Annual National Night Out
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A message from Union City Police Officer Manuel Leon |
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t’s time to get ready for National Night
Out 2008! This is your invitation to organize a block party in your neighborhood.
1. How can I register for National Night
Out?
Register your party by contacting any member of the COPPS Unit
with the Union City Police Department at 510-675-5263. The deadline
to register is 5:00 pm on Monday, July 28th. Only registered
groups will be eligible for a visit!
2. What is National Night Out?
National Night Out is the nation’s night out against crime.
Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, residents
are encouraged to
join with their neighbors to have a neighborhood block party,
ice cream social or other outdoor event to build neighborhood
spirit and unity – which is the first defense against
crime. Research shows that when neighbors know each other and
look out for each other crime goes down.
3. Block Party Guide
Click
here to download this fun and informative guide to successful
neighborhood parties! If the hyperlink is not functioning properly,
contact any member of the COPPS Unit at 510-675-5263 for information.
4. When is National Night Out?
National Night Out is on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 between 7:00
pm and 9:00 pm. It is traditionally held on the first Tuesday
in August.
5. Who can host a National Night Out party?
The City of Union City welcomes the participation of any neighborhood
or community group in National Night Out, and encourages you
to utilize this event as a way to bring people together and
have fun! City of Union City elected officials, police officers
and city employees enjoy visiting National Night Out events
as a way to strengthen the ties between residents and the Union
City Police Department. This year every registered party will
receive at least one visit from a team of city officials, police
officers or city employees, so register early!
6. I’ve never organized a block
party before. What do I do?
It is easy, see #1 above or call 510-675-5263.
Officer Mike Yaeger (510) 675-5284
Sgt Mark Quindoy (510) 675-5226
Officer Kirk Wu (510) 675-5282
Officer Czar Valdehueza (510) 675-5399
Officer Manny Leon (510) 675-5263
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