PHOTO #1: Victoria Police Department officers visit with residents at a National Night Out block party in 2023.
PHOTO #2: Victoria Police Department Officer Dinah Levario helps with face painting at a National Night Out block party in 2023.
The Victoria Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit is inviting Victoria neighborhoods and apartment communities to participate in National Night Out, an evening of block parties planned to strengthen police-community relations and improve neighborhood camaraderie.
National Night Out 2024 will be Tuesday, Oct 1. Residents who would like to host a block party and receive a visit from first responders should contact the Community Engagement Unit at 361-485-3808 or PoliceCEU@victoriatx.gov. The first ten parties to register will get a National Night Out swag bag with a T-shirt, cap and other giveaways.
“If you’ve had a party before, we want you back, and if this is your first year to participate, we want to help,” said Officer John Turner.
The Victoria Police Department will host its National Night Out Kick-Off Party on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. at DeLeon Plaza. The kickoff party is a free family-friendly event featuring entertainment by area youth, activities for the kids and plenty of information from local businesses and community organizations.
To host a booth or become a sponsor, please contact the Victoria Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit at 361-485-3808 or PoliceCEU@victoriatx.gov.
For more information about Victoria Police Department events and programs, visit www.victoriatx.gov/police or follow Victoria Police Department on Facebook.