Joliet Police to Host National Night Out Event

Submitted by the Joliet Police Department

The Joliet Police Department is once again hosting its annual National Night Out Against Crime celebration and would like to invite the general public to attend. Please join members of the Joliet Police Department from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, corner of West Jefferson and Bluff Streets in Joliet.

National Night Out is a year-long community building campaign designed to: heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals to let them know that our neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back.

“National Night Out showcases the importance of police-citizen partnerships,” Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton said. “This is a valuable tool to help us accomplish our mission of working with the community for a safe city.”

This annual event brings together citizens, law enforcement agencies, local officials, and local businesses to increase anti-crime awareness. This year the Joliet Police Department is proud to announce that Target has partnered with them in their efforts.

This fun-filled celebration will include raffles and prize giveaways, a Joliet Police Department canine demonstration, and a variety of police vehicles on display. Officers will be present with crime prevention tips along with information on establishing or participating in Neighborhood Watch programs. Free child fingerprinting and identification ID cards will be offered. Admittance and parking are free.