Today: Police to Hold First-Ever National Night Out Event
The event, celebrated across the country, is aimed at community policing and crime prevention in neighborhoods.
In an effort to boost residents’ involvement in community policing, the Cinnaminson Police Department is holding its first National Night Out today.
Held on this date across the country, National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event that promotes neighborhood spirit.
Public Safety Director Michael P. King brought up the idea to the department whose officers are helping plan the event.
“We want to make sure everybody is aware of what’s going on in their neighborhood,” said Officer Michael Czarzasty.
Czarzasty has been at the forefront of Cinnaminson’s community policing efforts the past few years, serving as head of the DARE program and the junior police academy.
This year’s theme for National Night Out in Cinnaminson is safety. Township police officers and local businesses will be on hand to give out safety advice.
“We want to talk to [the residents],” Czarzasty said. “It’s to make people more away of what’s going on in their community. And hopefully get to know people in the area.”
Representatives from CLC Locksmiths will be there to show residents their new products such as safes and door locks. Finishline Auto Salon will have vehicle security and safety items. The police will have information on WeTip, a program implemented that allows callers to remain anonymous and give police tips.
Czarzasty said there will be a community policing table set up to show residents what programs are already in place in the township.
Other vendors include Whistlers Inn, Jug Handle Inn and Mart Pretzel who will be providing food. A shaved ice will truck will be there also. Other businesses involved will be Target, Haines Farm and Garden, Networks Plus and more.
The event is also family-oriented and face painting and an inflatable obstacle course and slide will be set up for kids. Raffles, giveaways and music are also scheduled. Chuck, Cinnaminson Police's K-9, and his handler, Officer Tim Obuchowski, will give a demonstration.
The Cinnaminson Fire Department will also be there and child safety seat inspections will be conducted.
Last year, more than 15,000 communities nationwide participated in National Night Out, the 29th annual event.
Director King said he wants this to turn into a yearly event.
“Cinnaminson Police plan to be a part of this national event for many years to come,” King said in a recent release.
After this year, King and Czarzasty said they want to be out in the neighborhoods.
“There are some neighbors who secure themselves,” Czarzasty said. “Some people have no idea what is going on in Cinnaminson. The more knowledge you can give a person to prevent crime, the better.”
National Night Out will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., today. The event will be held behind the police station in the parking lot that connects the station, the municipal building in the library.
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FbS
7:43 am on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
very nice.. This will be a nice event in town.. We will be there
Linda DiMassimo
9:39 am on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
I think this will be a great event. It hopefully will be a time where we can meet some our officers that we don't know. Frank I had to reAd it again, it says behind the the police station and library .
Ric
11:36 am on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
This is a good idea. Hopefully the interaction between residents and police will help eradicate some home town drug sellers.
Dan
3:07 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Great idea!!! Let's tell our friends and neighbors so that our town has a terrific turnout.
Zuzu
9:28 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
I think this is a great idea. They should invite a company like CPS Computers to participate as well. They could be on hand to talk about internet security and safety.
Jim Ortega
12:03 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
AAA Computer Service Center is a community business that serves the Cinnaminson area for longer than any IT company in Cinnaminson and is involve in many aspects of Computer Securities, and they own property in Cinnaminson and would be happy to participate.
FRAN HORN
9:16 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Great idea . I hope that the police department is prepared to talk about pedestrian and bike safety on our streets.
Linda DiMassimo
11:57 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Both my father and I have used CPS and have been ripped off by them. Microsoft had a law suit against them. I would rather see AAA comp svc on rte 130, who I trust 100%.
cinnacide
11:06 am on Monday, August 6, 2012
stop snitchin
Cinnacide
5:14 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012
I like your name, where did you get it?
Linda DiMassimo
6:52 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012
What does that have do with anything?