• Community Notification Act
• Crime Fund Board
• D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
• National Night Out
• Neighborhood Watch
• Operation Identification
• School Resource Program
• School Safety Patrol
• West Metro CERT

National Night Out/Night To Unite

Sign up now for National Night Out, New Hope’s Nite to Unite! This year’s celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. New Hope is participating in both the National Night Out program sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and Nite to Unite, the new state program sponsored by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association.

While the traditional “lights on” and front porch vigils remain a part of National Night Out, activities have expanded considerably over the years to include block parties, cookouts, visits from police, neighborhood walks, contests and much more. The goal of the event is to help develop police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie and to foster awareness of crime prevention and local law enforcement efforts.

Last year, about 4,500 people participated in 95 registered National Night Out block parties or events throughout New Hope. Participants also contributed nearly 1,200 pounds of food and four van loads full of school supplies for local families in need.

Neighborhood organizers can register now for this year’s National Night Out celebration. While registration continues through early August, there are some advantages to registering early. Picnic packs - which include paper plates, napkins, cups and forks are provided for any group that registers by June 30. And popular neighborhood visitors -- including McGruff, West Metro firefighters, a police K-9, or a city official -- are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups planning to block off their street for a block party need to submit completed paperwork no later than July 20 to reserve barricades. If you haven’t quite decided what fun activities to include in your neighborhood’s celebration, give crime prevention officer Nichole Korth a call at 763-531-5140. She has loads of fun, imaginative ideas for activities that other groups have enjoyed at their festivities over the years.

Registration packets have already been mailed to residents who organized National Night Out events last year. Others may obtain a registration form or more information about New Hope’s National Night Out/Nite to Unite event by contacting Officer Korth at 763-531-5140.

2011 National Night Out Nite to Unite Registration Form
Block Party/Barricade Request Form
Block Party Petition - Appendix A