Rockville Hosts 29th National Night Out

[Howard Hartman]

For Immediate Release July 23, 2012

Rockville Hosts 29th National Night Out

Annual Anti-Crime Event Features Block Parties, Contests and Youth Programs

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 23, 2012 - The City of Rockville is gearing up for the 29th annual National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. This year's event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Neighborhoods, businesses, civic groups and law enforcement agencies spend the evening pitching in to help the fight against crime and support anti-crime programs. The annual event is also a public message against crime.

Rockville's neighborhoods are encouraged to take part in the celebration and host an event. For more information about how to organize an event or arrange for a visit from the Rockville City Police Department, contact Corporal Ken Matney at kmatney@rockvillemd.gov or 240-314-8922.

The night isn't only about fighting crime, it's also about having fun. Events include block parties, cookouts, visits from the Rockville City Police and McGruff the Crime Dog, exhibits, flashlight walks, contests and youth programs.

The Rockville Mayor and Council, along with Rockville Police Chief Terry Treschuk, Rockville City Police Department officers and the City Manager, will join several of the more than two dozen neighborhood block parties that will take place.