Night Out Against Crime, August 5th
Much as we wish it weren’t so, crime is a reality in our neighborhood. If you have been a victim, it is no comfort to remember that our neighborhood is certainly not alone in this.
We cannot predict when or where crime will strike. Many times, we can’t even say why it did.
But even in the face of this, one thing we should never do is surrender to fear. We can make reasonable precautions to reduce our chances of becoming victims.
One of the simplest steps you can take is to get to know your neighbors. If people living near you are watching out for you, and you for them, you make the neighborhood more secure, just by being aware.
Another important aspect of this security is to call the police if you see something suspicious. We have a trained, professional police force of men and women who are working to keep us safe. They can’t always come as quickly as we wish they would, but they will be there!
To promote awareness of what can be done against crime, there is an annual National Night Out Against Crime. Topeka will observe it on Saturday, August 5th. Neighborhoods all over the city will be having events to get neighbors together, and meet the officers who are on the front lines against crime.
Old Town’s event will be on August 5th from 5 PM to 9 PM on the grounds of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore. Your neighbors will be there, as will representatives of the Topeka Police, Shawnee County Sheriff, and Topeka Fire departments, and a whole lot of fun! See you there! (See the enclosed flyer)
On a related note: The Chesney Park neighborhood’s observance of the Night Out Against Crime includes a flea market in Chesney Park, 18th and Clay, between 8 AM and 2 PM.
We cannot predict when or where crime will strike. Many times, we can’t even say why it did.
But even in the face of this, one thing we should never do is surrender to fear. We can make reasonable precautions to reduce our chances of becoming victims.
One of the simplest steps you can take is to get to know your neighbors. If people living near you are watching out for you, and you for them, you make the neighborhood more secure, just by being aware.
Another important aspect of this security is to call the police if you see something suspicious. We have a trained, professional police force of men and women who are working to keep us safe. They can’t always come as quickly as we wish they would, but they will be there!
To promote awareness of what can be done against crime, there is an annual National Night Out Against Crime. Topeka will observe it on Saturday, August 5th. Neighborhoods all over the city will be having events to get neighbors together, and meet the officers who are on the front lines against crime.
Old Town’s event will be on August 5th from 5 PM to 9 PM on the grounds of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore. Your neighbors will be there, as will representatives of the Topeka Police, Shawnee County Sheriff, and Topeka Fire departments, and a whole lot of fun! See you there! (See the enclosed flyer)
On a related note: The Chesney Park neighborhood’s observance of the Night Out Against Crime includes a flea market in Chesney Park, 18th and Clay, between 8 AM and 2 PM.
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