All across America, people celebrate the first Tuesday evening in August as National Night Out's Night Against Crime! The National Association of Town Watch invites communities to join forces to promote police-community partnerships, crime/drug/violence prevention, safety, and neighborhood unity. Over 34 million people in more than 11,000 communities nationwide attend this event.

The Escondido Police Department, supported in part by Target, will be holding an Open House on August 5, 2008, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. You and your family are invited to celebrate the 25th Annual National Night Out with us! Tours of the police department will be held every 20 minutes, including a tour of the new Police/Fire Mobile Command Unit. Law Enforcement personnel will be available to answer questions and provide resource information on crime prevention and safety. Activities will be provided for children, including fingerprinting by police personnel. Refreshments will be provided.

For questions, contact the Escondido Police Department's Crime Suppression Division at (760) 839-4961.