National Night Out, sponsored by the
NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF TOWN WATCH, is a neighborhood crime and drug prevention
event that occurs annually on the first Tuesday in August (IN TEXAS
NNO 2009 IS IN OCTOBER) and is
celebrated in every city, town and village in the US. In addition to
increasing awarness of crime and drug prevention programs, NNO also strengthens
neighborhood spirit and community-police partnerships, while sending
a message to criminals that "neighborhoods are organized and
fighting back against crime!"
San Antonio has always had strong and enthusiastic support for and
participation in NNO, and won national NNO Awards in 1998, 2003, 2006 and in
2008. During
NNO 2008, more than 1200 San Antonio communities and approximately
160,000 to 180,000 residents registered to participate.
Results are in for NNO 2009, and WINNERS are posted at:
NATIONAL NNO INFO.
SAN ANTONIO came in #2 in Cities 300,000 Population and over!!
TEXAS came in #1 in the States Category!!
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