Neighbors Take A Bite Out of Crime
It’s America’s Night Out Against Crime.
The 25th annual National Night Out is Tuesday and many Edmond neighborhoods are planning activities to strengthen neighborhood spirit and develop a relationship with the city’s emergency first responders.
Edmond Neighborhood Alliance president Ed Moore said several neighborhood associations are planning block parties, cookouts, visits from local police and fire departments, along with games and activities for the youth.
“We’re encouraging neighborhoods to invite police or fire to come out and visit but the main thing is to have neighbors meet their neighbors,” he said. “We think that is a big step towards security and safety.”
Edmond Community Relations Officer Randy Payne said this is an ideal way for neighbors to come together to make Edmond neighborhoods safer. “We’ve been invited to about four neighborhoods already,” said. “Officers will come out Tuesday and meet the people and answer any questions they may have.”
Earlier this year Edmond Mayor Dan O’Neil along with the ENA and Edmond Electric challenged neighborhoods to get fit. This included creating a healthy neighborhood community. Neighborhoods can meet a series of goals to receive a 5 star status. Moore said to be involved in National Night Out will earn that neighborhood a star.
“All Edmond neighborhoods are encouraged to participate in some way during National Night Out,” Moore said.
If your neighborhood would like to have an officer visit during National Night Out you can e-mail Officer Payne at randy.payne@edmond.ok.com.
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