The Richardson Police Department hosted neighborhood leaders this week at the Senior Center to kick off registration/preparations for National Night Out (NNO), an annual crime prevention and community-building event scheduled in Texas this year on Oct. 3. The kickoff was open to Neighborhood Watch block captains, HOA representatives and others who will be organizing NNO parties for their area.
This year’s NNO in Richardson will offer groups the option to hold block parties within their neighborhood or gather at a city park. Police and fire personnel, City officials and costumed characters including McGruff the Crime Dog and Nat the Knight will visit registered parties at designated times.
This is Richardson’s 34th year to participate in National Night Out, last year winning first in the nation among cities of similar size for number of participants and events.
Registration ends Sept. 19.
Website/registration: National Night Out | Richardson Police Department
