National Night Out America's Night Out Against Crime

This coming Thursday Smyrna will have their annual Night out against crime.

• 2009 National Night Out America's Night Out Against Crime
  
  Neighborhoods throughout Smyrna are invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 to participate in the 2009 'National Night Out' from 5pm to 8pm at Lee Victory Park. This event is free.
  
  "Live music by the Koolers"
  
  Department Booths:
  FBI Crime Lab
  Federal Bureau of Investigation
  ABC
  Vanderbilt Life Flight
  Police
  Fire
  Tennessee Highway Patrol
  Drug Task Force
  
  'National Night Out' is designed to:
  *Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
  *Generate support and participation in crime efforts
  *STrengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations
  *Send the message that your neighborhood is a safe place to live
  
  'National Night Out' is a great opportunity for citizens, law enforcement and other public safety officials to join forces. Events are planned to promote crime prevention and drug prevention awareness and to strengthen the police - community partnership. We encourage neighborhoods to come together and send the message that we are all working together to prevent crime and keep our neighborhoods safe. On August 4th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., residents are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, EMS, and fire fighters.
  
  'National Night Out' will show neighborhood strength, increase the police officer/citizen bond and help to make our community a safer place to live.