STAFF REPORTS
Chino Hills – The fight against crime is an important issue in any city, and Chino Hills is intent on educating citizens in a unique way.
National Night Out is America’s night out against crime. Attend the kick-off meeting on Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m.(Chino Hills City Hall, Community room, 14000 City Center Drive) to learn how to join with thousands of communities nationwide for the 31st Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event that will be held on Tuesday, August 5.
National Night Out was designed to heighten awareness and to strengthen police-community relationships. It gives neighbors the opportunity to gather, get reacquainted, and discuss how to make their neighborhoods safer.
Residents are encouraged to start talking with neighbors to organize an outdoor evening activity in the neighborhood. Last year, 27 neighborhoods and over 1,250 residents participated by hosting or attending barbeques, potlucks, or dessert socials in their areas. Visits by City Council members, Sheriff’s deputies, the Chino Valley Fire District, Citizens on Patrol, and even McGruff, the crime-fighting dog, were highlights at the events.
Register your event online at www.chinohills.org/NationalNightOut no later than Wed., July 16, and receive a special neighborhood organizing kit. The City will even design and print flyers to help neighborhoods promote their events. For more information, please call the City of Chino Hills at (909) 364-2713.
