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2nd Annual Night to UniteTuesday, Aug. 3
 Once a year, citizens leave an outside light on in symbolic unison over the need
for citizen involvement in crime prevention. Night to Unite hopes to strengthen neighborhood and community partnerships, raise awareness about drug and crime prevention, and create support, as well as gain participation in, local anti-crime programs. Many neighborhoods throw pot-luck parties
or ice-cream socials. Police officers and firefighters from Prior Lake visit the parties to mingle with community members
and let children look through police squads and fire trucks
In 2010, Prior Lake police officers and firefighters will attend neighborhood parties from 6 to 9 p.m. Check
out the Night to Unite event flier.
To have police officers or firefighters attend your block party, call Prior Lake Police Officer Maureen O'Hehir at
(952) 447-9874 by Saturday, July 31. Be sure to leave contact information and an explanation of where and when the party will be.
Night to Unite occurs on the first Tuesday in August every year, typically, between 6 and 9 p.m. It was
started by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association,
a statewide, non-profit organization of citizens, law enforcement officers, and crime prevention practitioners who work together to promote, develop, and advance crime prevention programs.
The first year saw over 70 community agencies participating, including local police and sheriffs departments.
More information on the program is available on the
Night to Unite website. |
