National Night Out Set for Aug. 4 in Somerville

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SET FOR AUG. 4 IN SOMERVILLE

"America's Night Out Against Crime" to feature public safety demonstrations, children's activities, and more.

SOMERVILLE
- Somerville's 12th annual National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs,
hosted by Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) in partnership with
the Somerville Police Department and Somerville Office of Prevention
(SOP), is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Foss Park,
and will include Fire and Police Department demonstrations, a
presentation from the Massachusetts State Police K-9 unit, live
performances by the Somerville Sunsetters, Mission Church of Christ
Choir, and Teen Empowerment, as well as youth activities, raffle prizes,
and information tables from over 30 neighborhood agencies.

This
year's event will have a special focus on prevention of prescription
misuse and overdose prevention. Residents may bring unused prescription
medications to a drop-off site at the Somerville Police Department
information table at the event, which will be located near the fire
engines. Also, Police and Fire Department personnel will be available to
answer questions about the Good Samaritan Law and Narcan administration
in the City of Somerville.

Sponsored by the
National Association of Town Watch and Target Inc., National Night Out
is an opportunity for communities to heighten crime and drug prevention
awareness, improve community-police relationships, generate support for
anti-crime programs, and build community spirit. Almost 38 million
people in more than 16,000 communities across the United States are
using National Night Out to send a message to criminals that
neighborhoods are united and fighting back.

For more information, visit http://www.nationalnightout.org/.

SCAP
is a community-based coalition supported by the City of Somerville's
Health and Human Services Department. SCAP's mission is to reduce
substance abuse among the residents of Somerville, as well as the harms
associated with such use. For more information or to become involved
with strategies to reduce substance abuse, please contact Cory Mashburn,
SOP Director, at (617) 625-6600 x2570 or cmashburn@somervillema.gov.