National Night Out 2016 set for August 2nd

FARMVILLE –  It’s time to start planning for National Night Out 2016, which is scheduled for August 2. Last year the citizens took an impressive stand in the fight against crime by holding eight events in neighborhoods across town, earning Farmville 17th place nationally in areas with a population of 15,000 or less. This will be the seventh year that the Farmville Police Department has participated in this highly successful community outreach program.

Farmville town residents can celebrate the fight against crime by hosting neighborhood block parties that bring neighbors, communities, and the police department together. McGruff, the crime dog, and police department members will visit neighborhoods hosting these events. Event hosts are asked to contact the Farmville Police Department with plans for their event by July 29th.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug-prevention awareness, develop and strengthen partnerships between police and residents, and generate support for anti-crime programs such as Neighborhood Watch, Crime Solvers and Business Watch.

To learn more about National Night Out and how to plan your neighborhood event, please contact the Farmville Police Department at 434-392-9259. You may also contact Detective Sergeant C W Moss at 392-2109 to learn how to establish a Neighborhood Watch program in your neighborhood.