486 – 228^th Avenue NE · Sammamish, WA 98074 · Phone:  425-898-0660 · Fax:  425-898-0669 · web: www.ci.sammamish.wa.us

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2002

Dear Homeowners’ Association Contacts and Block Watch Captains:

On Tuesday, August 6^th, neighborhoods throughout the City of Sammamish are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 19^th annual “Night Out.” The Sammamish Night Out, in conjunction with the National Night Out across America, is designed to:

v Heighten crime prevention awareness;

v Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts;

v Strengthen neighborhood spirit in crime prevention campaigns;

v Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back!

In the past, many citizens have found that Night Out is a fun time for neighbors. Through the traditional activity of keeping outdoor lighting on, residents have found many creative ways to spend the evening outside with neighbors. Night Out has been an enjoyable and effective way to promote police/community partnerships especially in our new city.

Participation in Night Out is simple:

1. At 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 6^th, turn on all outside lights. Lights are a visible statement of neighborhood unity against crime.

2. Between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., join with your neighbors outside in some planned activity. This might include walking around and visiting with each other, a potluck, ice cream social, etc.

3. Invite your Sammamish Police and Firefighters to meet your neighbors.

If you are interested in registering your block as a participant in the Sammamish Night Out, send the attached form to the address listed above. If you have questions about our Night Out, call Chief Dick Baranzini at (425) 836-5674.

Sammamish Police Officers and firefighters will stop by and visit as many registered neighborhoods as possible.

Please register on-line with National Night Out at http://www.nno.org/nno/reg.html

CITY OF SAMMAMISH

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

AUGUST 6, 2002

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR BLOCK AS A PARTICIPANT IN NIGHT OUT

Coordinator Name __________________________ Development Name:_______________

Coordinator Address _______________________________________________________

Address of Event __________________________________________________________

Coordinator’s Telephone # ___________________________________________________

Are you a Block Captain? Yes _______ No _______

Activities for NIGHT OUT ________________________________________________

Beginning and end time of event _____________________________________________

Number of expected participants _________________

Has your block participated in NIGHT OUT before? Yes ______ No ______

Members of the media may be interested in talking to people involved in

NIGHT OUT. Can we give them your name and number as a contact

person? Yes ______ No ______

Mail your registration form to: Sammamish Police Department

486 228th Avenue NE

Sammamish, WA 98074-7209

ATTN: Crime Prevention

REGISTRATION FORMS NEED TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JULY 19, 2002

Please register on-line with National Night Out at http://www.nno.org/nno/reg.html

YOU’RE INVITED TO A BLOCK PARTY

Take a stand against crime in our neighborhood. We are hosting a National Night Out Against Crime Block Party to send a message to the criminal element that we will not tolerate crime in our community. Please join us in this stand by turning on your porch light at 7:00PM, and leave it on all night. We have invited the Police and Fire Departments to stop by to show our support. Will you please join us at our party?

Date: Tuesday August 6, 2002

Time: ____________________

Location: _______________________________________

Host: _______________________________________

Please bring: _______________________________________