Hazelwood to celebrate safe communities
Celebrate Safe Communities for Crime Prevention Month This October
McGruff the Crime Dog joined Ward 5 commissioner Katie Yowell of the Neighborhood Watch Commission in accepting a "Celebrate Safe Communities" proclamation from Mayor Matthew Robinson at a recent Hazelwood City Council meeting.
The proclamation declares the week of Sept. 25 as Crime Prevention Week in Hazelwood, and urges everyone to participate in the Celebrate Safe Communities initiative on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
In 2011, Celebrate Safe Communities is introducing the Crime Prevention Month themes of home safety, crime reporting, community engagement, school and campus safety, and drug abuse prevention.
"The vitality of Hazelwood is inherent upon our efforts to keep homes, neighborhoods, schools and businesses safe," said Hazelwood Chief of Police Carl Wolf. "Collaboration with residents, business owners, school administrators and city officials on a year-round basis enhances our ability to keep the criminal element out of our community. It also helps build pride among the citizenry that Hazelwood is a great place to live, work and play."
Hazelwood is among hundreds of cities that support this public safety initiative on an annual basis. The city observes "Celebrate Safe Communities" on the last Tuesday in September. It takes the place of "National Night Out" because local residents like having the event during the cooler part of the year. The Hazelwood Police Department partners with the Neighborhood Watch Commission, Hazelwood Fire Department, and the fire districts of Florissant Valley and Robertson to emphasize the importance of safety from crime, fire and medical emergencies.
Residents are urged to get together with their neighbors and plan block parties for the Sept. 27 event. To schedule a block party, contact Karen Gittemeier of the Hazelwood Police Department at 314-513-5201. She can also check and see if someone in the neighborhood is already having one so residents can make plans to attend.
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