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Rialto’s Night Out is a way to reduce crime in the community
By Naomi K. Bonman
(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)–RIALTO, CA— To reduce crime in the community, law enforcement and city officials partner together to create a National Night Out.
National Night Out is a widespread celebration in the United States that has been ongoing for the past 35 years. Even though this national event has occurred annually since 1984, many community residents are still in the dark about both the history and the purpose of National Night Out. Our goal is to shed some light on National Night Out.
In 1981, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) was founded to connect community watch programs across the nation and provide them the resources they needed to make a difference in their neighborhoods.
In 1984, the NATW officially introduced National Night Out as a night where community members and local police officers would band together to meet with each other, discuss community safety concerns, and celebrate the neighborhoods where they live. It is a night for residents to forge a positive bond with the law enforcement officers that are tasked with protecting their community.
Rialto held their National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7, in Downtown Rialto at the City Civic Center. People of all nationalities came out for some good ol’ wholesome, family fun, which was also a good way to kick off the new school year as well.
There were plenty of food and informational vendors, as well as music, games and raffles that city residents partook in for clean and safe fun. The event also allowed Rialto residents to engage, connect and get to know law enforcement officers.
Today, over 38.6 million community participants in 16, 377 unique neighborhoods participate in National Night Out. The Southeast states will be celebrating their Night Out on October 2, 2018 to avoid the brutal heat of early August.
Author: Naomi K. Bonman
Naomi K. Bonman is a Digital Content Curator, Journalist, Marketing Manager, and Editor. She is the editor of the westside Story Newspaper. She is also the Founder and CEO of Awakened Lounge (www.theawakenedlounge.com)
