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Pulaski Police partners with organizations like T.G. Howard Community Center for National Night Out
Read full article: Pulaski Police partners with organizations like T.G. Howard Community Center for National Night OutLeaders in Pulaski are looking to connect with the community and give children the supplies they need to be successful this school year.
Roanoke area neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out
Read full article: Roanoke area neighborhoods celebrate National Night OutA solid relationship between neighborhoods and public safety agencies is critical to maintaining a safe and healthy community, and National Night Out emphasizes just that.
National Night Out helps build relationship between police and local communities
Read full article: National Night Out helps build relationship between police and local communitiesGet to know the police officers or sheriff deputies patrolling your neighborhood Tuesday August 3, during National Night Out.
Area police departments celebrate National Night Out
Read full article: Area police departments celebrate National Night OutROANOKE, VA. – Tuesday night, police departments across the country and right here in Southwest Virginia gathered for National Night Out, an event designed to build connections and work on crime reduction. National Night Out brings neighborhood groups together with officers and other public safety officials. The event is designed to bring law enforcement and the community together, building bridges between the two. “This is fantastic to see the community coming in, this is what we want to bring an atmosphere for our law enforcement where we can introduce our law enforcement officers to the community in a non-enforcement environment," Ward said. “I like to give less attention to what the relationships are like and more attention to what opportunities exist to create better relationships," Roman said.
Cops and community gather for ‘National Night Out’
Read full article: Cops and community gather for ‘National Night Out’The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. The department participated in “National Night Out,” an annual event focused on strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the community. Lynchburg Police Chief Ryan Zuidema stressed the department’s connection with the community following violent demonstrations earlier this year. “If we’ve heard anything as a part of this movement, it’s that we’re going to continue to listen to our residents. We got a lot of really good feedback from folks in our community, and I think that’s an ongoing process" said Zuidema.
Local police stress gun safety awareness at National Night Out
Read full article: Local police stress gun safety awareness at National Night OutBut this year, along with hearing concerns from community members, police are pushing gun safety awareness in the Roanoke Valley. The Roanoke city, Roanoke County, Salem and Vinton police departments collaborated on a new campaign that they announced Tuesday called Locked On Gun Safety. Law enforcement leaders said problems caused by a lack of gun safety are increasing in their jurisdictions. Police said the two mass shootings over the weekend add immediacy to all gun safety topics. Jones believes the gun safety responsibilities people have extend to situations where they might have concerns about someone in their community.
Local police departments hold 'National Night Out' events to strengthen community relations
Read full article: Local police departments hold 'National Night Out' events to strengthen community relationsLynchburgLynchburg police are holding National Night Out events Tuesday night at Riverfront Park. DanvilleThe City of Danville holds its National Night Out events Tuesday night. It will hold National Night Out events from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Charles Hill Community Center. Franklin CountyFood, bounce houses, police, rescue and fire vehicles are all apart of Franklin County's National Night Out. Roanoke CountyRoanoke County will hold National Night Out events at several sites in the county.
What's News Today: August 6, 2019
Read full article: What's News Today: August 6, 2019Lynchburg Police holds National Night Out events tonight at Riverfront Park. It will hold National Night Out events from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Charles Hill Community Center. Food, bounce houses, police, rescue and fire vehicles are all apart of Franklin County's National Night Out. Roanoke County will hold National Night Out events at several sights in the county. The Montclair Estates Neighborhood Watch Group holds one from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Green Ridge Baptist Church.
Roanoke Valley police spread 'Locked On Gun Safety' message
Read full article: Roanoke Valley police spread 'Locked On Gun Safety' messagePolice chiefs across the Roanoke Valley are joining together for a new campaign called "Locked on Gun Safety." Storing, making safe, securing their weapons in their vehicles all of these things are important to making our community safer, safer for adults, safer for children," said Roanoke Police Chief Tim Jones. Roanoke County: Montclair Estates Neighborhood Watch Group will be held at Green Ridge Baptist Church (5521 Green Ridge Rd.) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sun Valley Neighborhood Watch Group will be held at Summerdean Church of the Brethren (6604 Plantation Rd.) Pleasant Neighborhood Watch Group will be held at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Pkwy.)
Cheer on the Salem Red Sox with law enforcement during National Night Out
Read full article: Cheer on the Salem Red Sox with law enforcement during National Night OutSALEM, Va. - Join Salem law enforcement for a night out at the ballpark. Officers from the Salem Police Department and the Salem Sheriff's Office will be at Salem Red Sox game on Aug 6 for National Night Out. You'll have the opportunity to meet officers, learn about crime prevention in your neighborhood and explore careers in law enforcement. The Salem Red Sox will be playing the Lynchburg Hillcats. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.