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Release Date/Time: 8/2/2010 1:51 PM
Incident: National Night Out 2010
Date: Monday, 8/2/2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Soccer Fields on Constitution Blvd and E. Laurel Drive

The Salinas Police Department will be hosting the National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the soccer fields located at the intersection of Constitution Blvd. and East Laurel Drive in Salinas. National Night Out is designed to:

· Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
· Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
· Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
· Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back

This is a nation wide event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch,Target stores, and the Salinas POlice Department. It is expected that approximately 15,000 cities, towns, and communities across the country will be participating on August 3rd.

We anticipate over 20 non-profit organizations will participate with booths to promote their information. We will also have the CHP and CalStar helicopters on site.

Events and Exhibits planned:

CHP/CalStar Helicopters
Salinas School of Dance performances
Camino's Del Arte - Aztec Dancers
U.S. Marines Hummer
Free Prizes / Bouncie Houses / Live DJ Music
Monterey County Library Bookmobile

Salinas Police Special Units ( K-9 Unit, SWAT Team, Mounted Unit)

Release Authorized by: Lalo Villegas
Telephone: (831) 758-7348

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