Host a Block Party for National Night Out

Navasota Police Department and the City of Navasota invite the public to participate in National Night Out Oct. 17, by hosting a block party for their neighborhood.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work.

“This is a night for Navasota to stand together and promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity,” said Navasota Police Chief Mike Mize. “National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police- community partnerships and citizen involvement. When law enforcement and the community work closely together, some great things can happen.”

Block parties have proven to be an effective, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to promote neighborhood spirit that will extend well beyond one night.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

To host a block party or for more information, contact Navasota Police Department, 936-825-6124. The deadline to register is noon Oct. 13.