County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Police Commissioner Thomas V. Dale announced that the Nassau County Police Department will be participating in the 29th Annual National Night Out a unique crime/drug prevention event on Aug. 7.
National Night Out is designed to Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The 5th Precinct will hold its National Night Out event at on Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead beginning 7 p.m. A free concert will be provided by the Town of Hempstead Parks Department. The POP Unit and Nassau County Explorers will be on hand to distribute flyers.
