National Night Out Is August 6

The Novato Police Department responds to hundreds of calls a day as it investigates stolen vehicles, house break-ins, gang activity and other crimes.

But police don’t work in a vacuum.

Instead, they frequently rely on residents to phone in tips and share information they have about what’s going on in their neighborhoods.

To foster the relationship between police and citizens, Novato Police Department is organizing a National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 on the Civic Green, 901 Sherman Avenue.

The event will be held 5-8pm and includes food, safety information, give-aways and activities for kids, including fingerprinting. Police and fire personnel will also be available to answer residents’ questions and provide safety tips. 

The event is part of a national National Night Out campaign aimed at improving communications between residents, businesses and the police. For more information, www.nationalnightout.org