Austin National Night Out Observance Scheduled

NORTH AUSTIN, TEXAS — Police on Tuesday released details related to the upcoming 35th National Night Out to be staged as a neighborhood united front against crime.

The free event will feature games, entertainment and music. Food will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Austin Police Community Liaison Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Event: National Night Out 2018 Kickoff Celebration
When: Saturday, September 29, 2018

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr.

The kickoff precedes this year’s National Night Out, which falls on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., officials noted. Neighborhoods throughout Austin will join thousands of communities nationwide to participate in National Night Out, which is designed to accomplish a number of goals, including:

• Generate support and participation in crime prevention efforts.
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations.
• Let criminals know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

For more information, visit www.austintexas.gov/nno. Neighborhoods are asked to use the hash tag #NNOAustin when posting about National Night Out on social media.

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