The Jefferson City Police Department announced that the 30th annual National Night Out has been scheduled for next Tuesday.
The campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies and neighborhood watch groups.
More than 8,000 communities from all 50 states and more than 28 million people are expected to participate in the event.
National Night Out is designed to:
• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
• Generate local support for local anti-crime programs
• Strengthen neighborhoods, police and community relations
• Send a message that our community is organized and fighting back against crime
Every citizen in Jefferson City is encouraged to turn their outside porch light on from 7-10 p.m. to show their support.
Those groups that schedule a neighborhood function such as a picnic, ice cream social or any other gathering will be visited by a law enforcement officer. Crime prevention materials and crime statistics for that area will be provided by the visiting officers.
To schedule a function or to obtain information how to form your own Neighborhood Watch, contact officer Kevin Kempker at (573) 634-6400.