NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
SAVANNAH, GA (October 12, 2010): Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are taking back the streets
October is National Crime Prevention Month. The City of Savannah and Chatham County, along with more than 150 other communities nationwide, will join forces with the National Crime Prevention Council, home of McGruff the Crime Dog, and the U.S. Department of Justice to prevent crime and create safer communities.
“Taking back the streets” will consist of three local events on October 16, 2010. This event will focus on crime prevention and awareness. Residents will have the opportunity to interact with local law enforcement and other public safety agencies to learn what they can do to further drive down crime in the community. Join Captain Richard Zapal and members of the Southside Precinct at one of these locations:
Whitfield Park/ Pine Ridge Neighborhood Watch
Theme “Take Back the Street”
Special Raffle to raise money for Hope House Savannah, the battered women’s shelter
Location Lake Mayer
Time 11:00 AM to 2 PM
Paradise Park/ Oakhurst Neighborhood Association
Theme “Criminal Awareness Day Out”
Special Chatham County Sheriff’s with a K-9 unit, Fire Truck & men from the south side
Location White Bluff Elementary School
Time 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Colonial Village Neighborhood Association
Theme “Keeping Our Neighborhood Safe”
Special Live Music
Location 10,610 Gray Fox Drive
Time 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
These events are part of the national Celebrate Safe Communities initiative designed to spotlight communities’ crime prevention efforts, enhance public awareness of vital crime prevention and safety messages, and recruit year-round support for ongoing prevention activities that help keep neighborhoods safe from crime.
Please join us to, as McGruff says, “Take a Bite Out of Crime.”
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