Community Corner
GCPD Conducts Annual National Night Out Event
Local police departments and residents form a partnership to make their communities a safer place.
On August 1, 2017, the Garden City Police Department, along with staff of the Garden City Recreation Department, conducted a community program titled "National Night Out" at Community Park.
"National Night Out" is a program conducted in communities throughout the country where local police departments and residents form a partnership to make their communities a safer place to live by encouraging residents to:
- Report crime or suspicious activity as soon as it happens.
- Take necessary crime prevention steps.
- Be prepared for emergencies.
- Join and/or support local community organizations that address crime and quality of life issues.
- Help make children aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
- Ensure that children know what to do when approached by strangers either in person or online.
During this program Detective Rich Pedone, the Department's Youth Officer, met with numerous residents at various locations within the park to discuss current issues that impact the safety and welfare of the community. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson stated that feedback from the community during events such as National Night Out is vital to the Department in the development of effective programs and initiatives that will positively address the community’s concerns.
