NATW is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of organized, law enforcement-affiliated crime and drug prevention programs. Members include: Neighborhood, Crime, Community, Town and Block Watch Groups; law enforcement agencies; state and regional crime prevention associations; and a variety of businesses, civic groups and concerned individuals working to make their communities safer places in which to live and work.
NATW's annual "National Night Out" program, which is held on the first Tuesday each August, has been extraordinarily successful in promoting involvement in crime and drug prevention activities, strengthening police-community relations, and encouraging neighborhood camaraderie as part of the fight for safer streets. Since 1984, "National Night Out - America's Night Out Against Crime" has grown to involve over 34 million people from more than 10,000 communities.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office hosted the event county-wide on Aug. 5. The event included food and special prizes; childrens activities, vehicle displays; a K-9 demonstration; and much more. Also on Aug. 5, the Sheriff increased foot and area patrols in a majority of subdivisions within the county and encouraged citizens in those neighborhoods to spend the evening with deputies and neighbors discussing local concerns.
Nationally, this year’s National Night Out was the largest ever and included over 37 million people in 15,449 communities from all over the US and military bases world-wide.
“It is a real honor to be recognized for this national award,” said Sheriff Carter. “It really says a lot about who we are and what we do for our citizens. “I also want to thank all of our residents who came out and offered their support. That's what made it a great success!"
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