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Safety Spotlight America’s Night Out Against Crime October 2015 National Night Out is a cohesive effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Below are a few tips on how your neighborhood can fight back against crime:  Hold regular meetings to help residents get to know each other.  Start a block parent program to help children cope with emergencies while walking to and from school or playing in the area.  Work with your local police department. The agency is a good source to gather important information and facts about local crime trends in your neighborhood. Often, residents’ opinions are not supported by facts, and accurate information can reduce the fear of crime.  Ask people who are frequently home to be “window watchers,” that look out for children and report any unusual activities in the neighborhood.  Report suspicious activity to your local police department. Please join the Southlake Police and Fire Departments at the 2015 National Night Out and Fire Prevention Celebration on: Saturday, October 10, 2015 Town Square—Rustin Pavilion 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Contact your public education team member below for more information. Life and Property Preservation Through Public Education Police Education Fire Education Valerie Snyder Renni Burt [email protected] 817-748-8349 [email protected] Visit us on Facebook at: “SouthlakePublicSafety” 817-748-8173