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National Night Out 2009, celebrated August 4, 2009, was a tremendous demonstration of Durham’s community spirit and collective resolve to abate crime and keep the community safe. Based on feedback from City administrators, community leaders and police officials, 2009 set a precedent in terms of the enthusiasm shown and synergy created by organizers, residents and police officers alike who participated in NNO festivities.
It was a welcome challenge for the Durham Police Department and law enforcement/public safety partners to visit the more than 90 Durham neighborhoods and community groups that held events. It is the hope of the department, however, that citizens will continue throughout the year to be proactively engaged. While there are many opportunities to be involved, these two strategies/resources are key:
- 1. Establish and maintain an active Neighborhood Watch. Call the Crime Prevention Unit at 560-4404 to contact your Crime Prevention Officer.
- 2. Join and participate in your district’s Partners Against Crime (PAC) group. Click here for more information.
Contact the department’s public information/public relations offices at 560-4322 for any questions related to safety programs and services provided by the Durham Police Department and community partners.
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