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U.S. ATTORNEY MIKE HURST TO TAKE PART IN 36th ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AT LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Laurel, Miss. – U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst will join law enforcement, community leaders and residents today, August 6, 2019, at the Laurel Police Department from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate the 36th annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out is a community-building and crime prevention campaign that promotes collaborative law enforcement-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Thousands of communities nationwide will participate in neighborhood block parties, festivals, cookouts, safety demonstrations, seminars, and activities that heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate support for and participation in local anticrime efforts. Events such as these help to strengthen neighborhood spirit, police-community partnerships, and demonstrate a shared commitment for strong and safe communities.
“Reducing violent crime and promoting safety in American communities is a major focus of the Justice Department and U.S. Attorneys across the country,” said Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen. “National Night Out is an opportunity to strengthen the bonds, the respect, and the camaraderie between neighbors and law enforcement officers. These relationships make our country stronger and safer.”
“National Night Out is a great event that brings together neighbors and law enforcement with the goal of strengthening our communities. By building stronger relationships, we can more effectively prevent and deter crime and make our streets safer for everyone. I am proud to join the good people of Laurel and the Laurel Police Department at this worthy event with the goal of making our neighborhoods stronger and our citizens more secure,” said U.S. Attorney Hurst.
National Night Out organizers are expecting over 16,000 communities and 38 million people nationwide to take part in community events on Tuesday.
For more information on National Night Out events throughout the Southern District of Mississippi and the United States, please visit https://natw.org/.
