HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 19, 2017 B-01TM
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming Tuesday, August 1, 2017, as "National
Night Out"
MEETING DATE: July 19, 2017
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, August 1, 2017,
as "National Night Out."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi Police Department established the Neighborhood
Watch Program in 1985. Police officers were specially trained to
conduct Neighborhood Watch Meetings to provide crime prevention
information and develop partnerships within the community. This year we celebrate 32 years of Lodi
Neighborhood Watch with approximately 100 active and organized neighborhoods.
In 1988, Lodi joined the National Association of Town Watch and began taking part in National Night Out.
Thousands of communities and hundreds of thousands of citizens participate in National Night Out each
year. Neighborhood Watch is a critical component in our ability to succeed in addressing crime issues
within our local community. It is important that the citizens of Lodi are aware of the impact their individual
and group participation has on reducing crime in Lodi.
Funds for handouts, badge stickers, and other promotional products for each group are funded by Lodi
Police Crime Prevention, the City of Lodi, and other donations. Staff will be visiting Neighborhood Watch
groups to reinforce the importance of Neighborhood Watch and demonstrate our commitment to the
partnerships within our community. In 2016, there were approximately 100 groups that participated in
National Night Out. This year, we anticipate over 100 Neighborhood Watch groups will take part in the
2017 National Night Out against crime.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Tod Patterson
Chief of Police
APPROVED:
en c aba • r, City Manager