LAPD Central Community Police Station Hosts “National Night Out” NA14135lp

WHAT:   
Central’s National Night Out event

WHEN:    
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.    
        
WHERE:   
Arts District
3rd Street and Traction Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90013

WHO:       
Los Angeles Police Department
National Association of Town Watch

WHY:             
In 1984, the National Association of Town Watch introduced the idea of National Night Out to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie.

Traditionally, "light on" and front porch vigils have been ways to participate in the annual event,  however, activities have expanded to include block parties, cookouts, parades, police station open houses, festivals, neighborhood walks, safety fairs, contests, rallies and meetings.   

CONTACT:  
For additional information, please visit www.LAPDOnline.org or contact LAPD Media Relations Section at (213) 486-5910.