Build a Safer Community Association - Participate in NNO
Posted by Julianne Rossiter, CMCA, AMS on Tue, Jul 20, 2010 @ 02:04 PM
WHAT is (NNO) National Night Out? It’s America’s Night out against crime, a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of organized, law enforcement-affiliated crime and drug prevention programs. Since 1984, "National Night Out—America's Night Out Against Crime" has grown to involve over 34 million people from more than 10,000 community associations.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 6:00PM-9:00PM
NATW's annual "National Night Out" (NNO) program is held on the first Tuesday each August.
WHO:
- Community Association homeowners and tenants
- Arrange for visits from local police and sheriff departments, firefighters, and city council
WHY? NNO has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable event to promote community association spirit and police-community partnerships in their desire for safer communities. Plus, the benefits your community association will derive from NNO will most certainly extend well beyond the one night.
- Meet and get to know the other members in your community association
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness in your community
- Generate community support for and participation in local anticrime programs
- Strengthen community spirit and police-community relationships
- Encourage community camaraderie as part of the fight for safer communities
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that communities are organized and fighting back
IDEAS for NNO Events 
Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, community associations celebrate NNO with a variety of events and activities such as:
- Block parties / Potluck dinners
- BBQ’s / Cookouts
- Ice cream socials
- Exhibits
- Flashlight walks
- Contests
Board and Committee NNO Follow-up
- Evaluate and discuss exterior lighting standards and landscape standards that will enhance community security.
- Review and establish door, window and lock standards.
- Consider establishing a community block watch program
Trestle Community Management is a full-service manager of condominium and homeowner associations with headquarters in downtown Redmond, WA. Trestle’s serves associations in Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue and other nearby communities.