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The Skokie Police Department is proud to take part in the National Night Out campaign again in 2015 and we look forward to expanding our event this year and for years to come.

National Night Out takes place on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. In Skokie, National Night Out will take place from 6-9pm at Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton Street.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. This years festivities take place at Oakton Park, in the center of town. Thanks to the Skokie Park District for offering the venue!

The Village of Skokie, Police, Fire, Village Hall and Public Works Departments invite you to join us for a night of fun and celebration of our great community!

Activities will include tours of the Community Outreach Police Substation (COPS vehicle), McGruff the Crime Dog passing out beach balls and glow necklaces, Glitter Tattoos by RC Juggle, the Skokie Explorers youth group recruitment Q&A, a Fire Department apparatus display, firemen talking about how to stay safe, games and balloons for the kids, the Skokie Public Library's Bookmobile and staff registering for Library Cards, Lifetime Fitness personnel introducing programs and services offered at their Skokie location, and more to come...

Most importantly, we want to hear from you, the residents, about how to improve your neighborhood and quality of life by partnering with the Skokie Police and other Village personnel to reduce crime.

If you are reading this, please share our event with your friends and neighbors!

SPD continues to seek help from community groups and businesses who wish participate in any way. Please contact the Crime Prevention/Community Relations Unit right away to get involved (847)982-5920 or 5922.