By Brandi N. Montreuil, Tulalip News
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TULALIP – Tulalip Police Department is partnering with Marysville Police Department once again to host the National Night Out for the Tulalip/ Marysville communities.
This year marks the 31st anniversary for the national event, which seeks to bring community members and law enforcement agencies together to strengthen relationships to promote crime prevention.
Over the years the Tulalip Police and Marysville Police have alternated hosting the event. This year Tulalip Police are hosting at the Tulalip Amphitheatre at the Tulalip Resort Casino, tonight at 6 p.m.
Representative from local organizations are joining Tulalip and Marysville Police Departments, in addition to Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department, to answer community questions about crime prevention and provide crime prevention awareness resources.
The event will feature fun activities for the family, along with food and a raffle.
National Night Out is held annually on the first Tuesday of August and is coordinated by the non-profit organization, National Association of Town Watch. The event involves over 35 million people across 16,124 communities in the nation with a goal to increase awareness, strengthen community relations and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime.
For more information about National Night Out, visit their website natw.org.
Brandi N. Montreuil: 360-913-5402; bmontreuil@tulalipnews.com