Staff Reports

Chino – Chino PD in collaboration with Target, will celebrate their 33^rd annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is celebrated with thousands of communities across the nation but this will be the eighth year that the Chino Police Department has participated in.

National Night Out is a nation-wide event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in anti-crime programs, strengthen police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back, according to the City of Chino.

Neighborhoods in the City of Chino are encouraged to participate in the National Night Out by hosting their own community event/block party. The event can include a BBQ, pool party, community walk, or another form of party. The Chino Police Department, in collaboration Target and the Chino Valley Fire Department will be visiting each neighborhood party in order to interact with community members, share information on Police and City resources, and provide giveaways.

“National Night Out is an opportunity for the members of the Chino Police Department to develop closer relationships with members of the community, as we join together to create safer neighborhoods,” said Police Chief Karen Comstock.

For additional information, please contact Olivia Applegate at 909.334.3087 or oapplegate@chinopd.org