When does a Party = Crime Prevention? - See the video!

By Jane Ames

Starting out in the Sunnyside NeighborhoodNational Neighborhood Night Out has become a tradition in Sam's office. Each year a van load of staff join Sam in attending several of the neighborhood parties throughout one quadrant of Portland. This year we visited parties in SouthEast Portland.Mt. Tabor Neighbors

Our intention is to honor all those people gathering together as neighbors to get to know each other, share a meal or music, and to reinforce the importance neighborliness plays in crime prevention.

Foster-Powell NeighborsThe event is an annual reminder that knowing our Good Food and Good People in Woodstockneighbors is the number one most effective crime prevention tool for keeping our neighborhoods safe and livable. Recognize and watch out for each other; learn who may need assistance in an emergency; remember to be considerate to your neighbors are as you hold parties or events. We are more likely to feel that we have a great neighborhood to live in when we Woodstock as Night Settles Intake the moment to be a good neighbor.

Creston Parties in the Park

National Night Out is also fun for our team, and it is obvious as we visit parties and picnics that the neighborhoods enjoy the event as well. People talk to Sam about their concerns, and about their corner of Portland.

Daniel Captures the Event

This year Staff Associate, Daniel Ronan, took a video of Eastmoreland Gathersour National Night Out, from the laughter in the van to the music, food and discussion at the various parties. Please click on the video and enjoy our evening.