(Seguin) — Sign-up deadline nears for those looking to host National Night Out event
You’ve got two more days to sign-up your neighborhood as an official site on this year’s National Night Out party list for the city of Seguin.
Coordinating this year’s National Night Out events in Seguin is Stephanie Larrimore, the new community engagement and public information officer for the Seguin Police Department.
Larrimore says Tuesday, Oct. 1 is the annual crime prevention and community building campaign which works to bring neighborhoods together for a fun evening of promoting police-community partnerships.”
“I have had a lot of these people tell me that they’ve enjoyed hosting these parties because of the fact that they get to meet their neighbors. A lot of the older neighbors will come out and then they get to meet some of their new neighbors. We work a lot of hours. We work 40 plus hours a week. We have kids. We have certain events. So, a lot of times even I just wave at our neighbors and keep driving. At these block parties, people get to know their neighbors and the kids get to play with each other. It’s just a nice environment. It’s a nice way to meet the surrounding people around you and of course, and then your first responders. If you have any other concerns amongst yourselves as people and it needs to be brought to our attention, you can let us know. It’s all about community. It’s all about connecting not only with us but with other members in your community and getting to know each other,” said Larrimore.
Larrimore says to ensure that local registered parties and gatherings receive a visit from emergency personnel, party organizers are encouraged to officially sign up their party by this Tuesday.
“Anybody can do a National Night Out Party. Our thing is we have about 22 block parties so far registered with us and there are just so many officers that can go out there and we try to make all of them. So, as long as I have a list, we are going to make it to those parities and that’s kind of where the deadline comes in to play because I need to relay to fire and to the patrol officers that these are the parties in play, and these are the places I need you to go. It’s kind of hard for me to guarantee that somebody is going to be there and so that’s why there’s that window deadline. I even had a school reach out to me saying that they wanted to have a National Night Out Party on Tuesday as well. They are having a football game and so they wanted to have a party as well,” said Larrimore.
Larrimore says the city for years has worked to encourage National Night Out events throughout the local community. She says whether it’s a large party in the streets or a simple hello to your neighbors, the Seguin PD believes the event is the continued commitment toward keeping our homes, families and properties safe.
“I know a lot of times that when we do respond to calls, it’s not always in a good situation and so at least in this way, we can get together and have fun and talk and see kids and adults outside these difficult situations and to just communicate in general. If there are any concerns – sometimes people bring things up that aren’t a police matter, but they want to talk to somebody about it and sometimes, we can direct them to who they may be able to talk to. It’s nice for you to get to know us as well instead of seeing us at a traffic stop or seeing us at these calls,” said Larrimore.
Those wishing to register their National Night Out party or gathering are asked to email Officer Larrimore at communityengagement@seguintexas.gov.