Somerville Celebrates 'National Night Out Against Crime'

SOMERVILLE, MA – The Somerville Office of Prevention, Somerville Police Department and Somerville Cares About Prevention will host its 14th Annual National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Foss Park.

Events run from 5-8 p.m. and feature fire and police department demonstrations, a presentation by the Massachusetts State Police K-9 unit, live performances by the Somerville Sunsetters, Teen Empowerment and the Red Tiger Academy of Martial Arts, youth activities, games and information tables from more than 30 neighborhood agencies.

"National Night Out is a great community-building event, and an opportunity for families to talk to our
officers and staff, discuss neighborhood concerns, and see some of the Somerville Police Department’s
equipment such as motorcycles, cruisers, and our Incident Command Vehicle," Somerville Police
Chief David Fallon said in a release.

"This event is a great way for youth and residents to take a stand against crime and drugs and show that
Somerville is a safe community to live, work, play, and raise a family," SOP Director Cory
Mashburn added. "The support from the City of Somerville, Target Inc., Somerville Police and Fire
Departments, the Somerville Health and Human Service Department, Cataldo Ambulance Service, and
local agencies and businesses allow for SCAP to organize an event that unites and strengthens the
community."

For more information or to become involved with strategies to reduce substance abuse, please contact
Cory Mashburn, SOP Director, at (617) 625-6600 x2570 or cmashburn@somervillema.gov.

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