Communities participate in crime prevention campaign
On August 4th, 2015, Meridian
Township will participate in the celebration of National Night Out, America’s
Night Out Against Crime event. The Meridian Township Police Department
will serve as the community hosts as Officers join participating neighborhoods
in a variety of activities including block parties, parades, and cookouts while
heightening crime prevention awareness and enhancing community relations.
National Night Out is
an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community
partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and
better places to live. The event takes place in the evening
hours on the first Tuesday of August.
“National Night Out is
a great way to celebrate our strategic work together to keep Meridian Township
safe,” stated Lt. Ken Plaga. “The sense
of family that grows out of neighborhood gatherings helps to strengthen
community-public safety collaborations and celebrate our joint commitment to
our neighborhoods and our township.”
National Night Out began in 1984 in an effort to
promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community
partnerships, neighborhood fellowship, and to send a message to criminals
letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and are fighting against
crime.
Anyone interested in
obtaining more information about the “National Night Out” campaign or learning
how their neighborhood can become involved is encouraged to contact Lt. Plaga
at 517.853.4800.
