Merchantville will hold a National Night Out event tonight from 6 – 8 p.m at the Merchantville Community Center with light refreshments and give-aways. The Merchantville Department of Public Safety will host a “Meet and Greet Event” for the residents of the Borough to come out and meet and talk to the membersof the Police and Fire Departments.
Information regarding the Neighborhood Watch, and Helping Hand programs will be available. Free “Child Identification Kits” will be available for those residents with children.
National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies, state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals, devoted to safer communities. The nations premiere crime prevention network works with law enforcement officials and civilian leaders to keep crime watch volunteers informed, interested, involved and motivated. Since 1981, NATW continues to serve thousands of members across the nation. The event intends to show that neighborhoods are united against crime. Residents are asked to turn on their exterior lights and socialize outdoors.
