Kent will have more than 100 neighborhood events as part of the annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, Aug. 5.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“We currently have 101 neighborhood events registered,” said Stacy Judd, Kent Police NNO organizer, in a Tuesday email. “Registration closes Friday. We are about in the same ballpark as past years. Last year at final count we had 110 events, so we typically get last minute registrations.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The crime prevention event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. The event is held throughout the U.S. each summer to help connect law enforcement with residents and develop neighborhood bonds.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Events can include potlucks, barbecues, dessert socials, or any other event that brings a community together.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The goal is to heighten awareness to crime, strengthen neighborhood spirit, while sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are fighting back.\u00a0 The Kent Police Department will visit events along with other city staff including Mayor Suzette Cooke, City Council members, the Regional Fire Authority, Parks and Public Works staff. Target, a national sponsor of NNO, will also be represented. Local events run between 5-9 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n