Wake Forest National Night Out returns October 7

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners’ associations to show their support for police-community crime prevention partnerships by participating in the Wake Forest National Night Out (NNO) on Monday, Oct. 7. The event is scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.

NNO promises something for everyone, including a DJ, games, food, special prize drawings, and fire, police, and EMS vehicle displays, along with a variety of booths highlighting crime prevention and safety.

Wake Forest Police officers will be on hand distributing information on topics such as vehicle security, home security, and personal safety. The police department will also offer a K-9 demonstration, D.A.R.E. presentation, and information on Neighborhood Watch, Special Olympics, and more.

Although NNO is offered nationally on the first Tuesday in August, the WFPD schedules its event each year on the first Monday in October to take advantage of cooler temperatures.

NNO teams law enforcement agencies with citizens, community leaders, civic groups, and local businesses to promote safe, healthy neighborhoods. The NNO observance is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Please Note: A section of the northernmost portion of the Joyner Park Community Center parking lot will be closed Monday, Oct. 7, from 1-8 p.m. The closure is necessary to accommodate National Night Out booths, vendors, and vehicle displays. Cones and barriers will be in place alerting park visitors about the temporary closure.

For more information on the Wake Forest National Night Out, visit https://bit.ly/WFNationalNightOut or contact Officer R. Wilkinson at 919-608-8472 or [email protected].