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The annual National Night Out is this evening and the Metropolitan Police Department, along with police departments throughout the county, will be participating with a series of events scheduled in each district of the city.
The event, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, takes place the first Tuesday of August annually. It’s a campaign aimed at raising awareness for heightened crime and drug prevention, and to “strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships,” through a series of MPD-sponsored events throughout the city.
This year, MPD has a whole host of events happening throughout the city this evening, with a city-wide kickoff event at Woodson High School (540 55th Street NW) in the Sixth District. There will be a “showcase [of] local artists in a festive atmosphere,” as well as law enforcement vehicles on display and bike rides with officers. It’ll all culminate with a movie being show in Marvin Gaye Park.
Here’s what’s going on elsewhere in the city:
First District Activities
Description: Crime Prevention Information, meet your local law enforcement agencies, entertainment, food and fun.
Location: Anacostia River Walk Trail / 300 P Street SW.
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Asian LIaison Unit
Description: Crime Prevention Information, meet your local law enforcement agencies, entertainment, food and fun.
Location: 616 H Street NW, Suite #201.
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Second District Activities
Description: The Second District will have a meet and greet with the Commander of the Second District, crime prevention information, FBI fingerprinting children, Homeland Security Emergency Management Unit, GW trauma Unit, the game truck, moonbounce, giveaways, and refreshments.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Second District Police Station / 3320 Idaho Avenue NW.
Third District Activities
Description: The event will have information tables as well as games, prizes, food and drink..
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Bruce Monroe Park / 3000 Georgia Avenue NW.
Latino Liaison Unit Activities
Description: Come out on Tuesday, August 5 for an Open House at the Latino Liaison Unit.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: 18th Street and Columbia Road NW.
Fourth District Activities
Description: Fourth District will also present crime/and substance abuse prevention information, we have also invited several youth serving agencies to participate, as well as Ward 4 Stakeholders and small business owners to participate. Our emphasis will be on Prevention and Family Services. We will have a moonbounce obstacle course, a “quad-copter” demonstration, music, giveaways, and refreshments.
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Location: Emery Recreation Center / 5701 Georgia Avenue NW.
Fifth District Activities
Description: The Fifth District National Night Out Celebration will held at the Florida Avenue Park (1st and Florida Ave NW)-6pm-9pm. We will provide crime prevention tips/safety information, food, competitive games and child fingerprinting. Residents will have the opportunity to interact with Command staff and beat Officers.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Florida Avenue Park / 1st Street and Florida Avenue NW.
Sixth District Activities
Description: Summer of Love: Love Your Self and Your Health Citywide National Night Out Celebration will showcase local artists in a festive atmosphere with activities for all ages. Various law enforcement agencies will display their vehicles, share strategies to partner to problem solve while social service providers share information in preparation for a healthy start to the school year as children navigate the nearby park on bike rides with officers. The night will end with a movie night in Marvin Gaye Park..
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: HD Woodson High School / 540 55th Street NE.
Seventh District Activities
Description: Come out on Tuesday, August 5 for the National Night Out Community Awards, Crime Prevention Initiatives, Health & Wellness Screenings, Safety Demonstrations, Games, Food, Fun and Entertainment by liturgical dancers, step teams, pom poms andcheerleaders.
Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
Location: Oxon Run Park / Livingston Road SE and Atlantic Street SE.
