The West Plains Police Department is proud to announce the 36TH Annual National Night Out has been scheduled for Tuesday, August, 4 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. During this time, residents are asked to step out of their houses, turn on porch lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and community members to take a stand against crime and drugs in our community.
This year will be the second year West Plains has participated in the national event. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, create support and participation in local anti-crime efforts, and build and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. With all of these combined, we are sending a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are taking a stand against criminal activity.
The West Plains Police Department is encouraging as many neighborhoods or organizations to host a National Night Out Event. If you have any questions about hosting a National Night Out event or if you are planning to have an event and would like the Officers with the Police Department to stop by, you can contact Public Information Officer John Murrell at the Police Department.
The West Plains Police Department looks forward to getting to know and continuing to grow our partnership with the community through National Night Out!
