SLIDELL — The Slidell Police Department will be participating in National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Last year, over 10 neighborhood associations participated in the event, which was the most successful National Night Out in Slidell since the program was initiated. Slidell Police are expecting an even bigger turn out this year. If your neighborhood wishes to participate this year, download and submit the request form, which can be downloaded from the Slidell Police Department’s webpage at www.slidellpd.com.
National Night Out is a nation-wide crime prevention event. Traditionally, the event is held during the month of August, but due to the extreme heat, some areas have changed the date to the month of October. The night is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities.
It is a great chance to learn about crime prevention, while also celebrating your community and spending time with your neighbors and local law enforcement.
Representatives from the Slidell Police S.W.A.T. team, K-9 division, mounted division, bicycle division, patrol division, reserve division, and detective division will all be participating in this year’s National Night Out Against Crime.
For those living outside the city limits of Slidell, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jack Strain and his deputies will make an effort to attend as many parties as possible throughout the parish to meet residents and share crime prevention and awareness tips.
If your neighborhood or community is interested in participating in National Night Out, contact Sgt. Scott Lee at 985-276-1395 or e-mail the location of the event, time and contact information to scottlee@stpso.com.
A listing of all registered block parties and events will be posted on the Sheriff’s Office website at www.stpso.com prior to Oct. 14.