HOLDING A NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME PARTY? REGISTER IT WITH SBSO
There’s no doubt St. Bernard Parish is one of the safest communities around the New Orleans metropolitan area. While St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies do a fine job of protecting our residents, Sheriff James Pohlmann said citizens also can play a pivotal role in making their hometown a safe place to live and raise a family.
One such way the Sheriff said residents can get involved is to host or attend a gathering in their neighborhood in observance of National Night Out Against Crime.
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the annual event will be held locally in an effort to strengthen neighborhood bonds and increase crime prevention awareness.
“We encourage residents to get together as a way to show they want to take a stand against crime,” Sheriff Pohlmann said. “It’s a great way to foster relationships between neighbors and fight crime in their neighborhood.”
St. Bernard residents who plan to host a Night Out Against Crime party are asked to register their gathering as soon as possible with the Sheriff’s Office by calling Lt. Eric Eilers, head of Community Relations, at (504) 278-7628, or Dep. Aaron Johnson at (504) 278-7659.
Sheriff Pohlmann and Sheriff’s Office deputies will visit various gatherings on the evening of Oct. 4 to meet residents and answer any questions they may have about law enforcement issues and crime prevention.
Lt. Eilers said there are usually about two dozen events held in St. Bernard each year, some at churches and public places, as well as at private homes.
Although National Night Out is held in August across the country, several local leaders in Southeast Louisiana opted in 2011 to move the event to October to escape the summer heat.
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2022-08-23 10:15:54