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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM 802
AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming Tuesday, August 2, 2022, as "National Night
Out"
MEETING DATE: July 20, 2022
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 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 37 years of Lodi Neighborhood Watch with
approximately 70 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 2021, there were approximately 35 groups that participated in National Night Out. This year,
we anticipate over 70 Neighborhood Watch groups will take part in the 2022 National Night Out against crime.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Sierra Brucia
Chief of Police
APPROVED: Steve Schwabauer
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager