Neighborhoods have until Sept. 27 to register their own Oct. 4 Night Out Against Crime events with the St. Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tammany for law enforcement personnel to attend, or residents can choose to attend one of four events the sheriff’s office has. accommodation in different district offices.
These events will provide residents with an opportunity to meet the supervisors and deputies who work in the districts where the Night Out gatherings take place. Representatives from all the different divisions of the Sheriff’s Office will participate in the events at:
1st District at 300 Brownswitch in Slidell. 2nd District at 3926 La. 59 in Mandeville. 3rd District at its future home on Brewster Road behind Target in Covington. 4th District at 81635 La. 41 in Bush.
Neighborhoods are also invited to set up a table or tent at the Sheriff’s Office event in their area, or residents can choose to come on their own as food vendors. Bounce houses for children and other forms of entertainment will be offered at each event.
The Sheriff’s Office invites all residents to participate in one of the district’s events. But for those who prefer to stay in their own neighborhoods and hold events, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson asks that they register by Sept. 17 so staffing can be properly assigned.
Register at stpso.com/community-programs/national-night-out-against-crime/national-night-out-registration.
National Night Out is a national crime prevention campaign designed to raise awareness of crime prevention, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, unite and celebrate communities and spend time with neighbors, as well as bring together -se and mix with local law enforcement.
Nationally, the nightly parties are held during August, but due to the extreme heat of the summer, many places in southern Louisiana gather in October.
