For Immediate Release
Contact: Sgt. Chris Clayton at 919-773-6077 or 919-427-3800

The Garner Police Department, in partnership with Target Stores of Garner, will be hosting National Night Out (NNO) on August 3, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Target at White Oak Shopping Center, located at 1040 Timber Dr. East.  National Night Out is celebrating its 27th annual event which promotes police-community partnerships, safety, and neighborhood unity.  This nation-wide celebration involves over 37 million people in more than 15,000 communites across the United States. 

The Garner Police Department and Garner Fire Department will be at Target to provide crime prevention and injury prevention tips.  There will be inflatable rides and other activites for the kids, all sponsored by Target and other local businesses.  Residents are also encouraged to support National Night Out by burning their outdoor lights in recognition of this event across the nation.