National Night Out 2009

As part of a national campaign, the Los Angeles Police Department fully participated in this year’s National Night Out.  With communities across the country holding events to raise awareness, the LAPD held nothing back as the Department partnered with various organizations in bringing a night of family fun to the people of Los Angeles.

The Central Area event was held at the historic Olvera Street in Downtown Los Angeles.  Festivities included food booths with various ethnic cuisines, vendors selling t-shirts, jewelry, and other cultural items. There were trained masseuses giving free massages and a live band which entertained the crowd.

Other organizations such as the Department of Animal Services were on hand giving out information on the services they provide.  Central Area’s Explorer Post was out there as well assisting with the event.

Northeast Area held three smaller events at locations throughout their area.  One, which was held in the parking lot of a Target store, featured face painting for kids, free giveaways which were donated by Target and free pizza.  The event also included a walk with police officers and community members through the streets of the neighborhood.

These were just two of approximately 50 city-wide events held as part of the National Night Out campaign.  In its 26th year, the National Night Out campaign is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. 

Thank you to everyone for all their hard work and planning in making National Night Out 2009 a huge success.

Comments

[big mam cornbread]

certain intersections should keep a police car 24 /7 western and manchester. crenshaw and slauson. stat

[Shotty Workmanship]

Living on the border of West LA and Pacific Divisions, I attended both of their 2009 National Night Out programs. Just like last year, Pacific Division's NNO was dull and it looked like the Captain was just going thru the motions so he could tell his bosses that he did something for the community. West LA on the other hand through a lively and informative program. Congrats to all at WLA for a job done well!

[Anon]

The C/O of Pacific has been engaging in shotty work since he arrived there.

Outgoing Chief Bratton, please take note, the citizens of Pacific Div are getting the shaft with a very sub-par C/O.

Please "react and serve" the citizen's needs and replace this man with a motivated captain.

[b&wop;]

It's nice to make broad accusations. Gives us some specifics of the captain's "shotty" work.