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BEVERLY HILLS—The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) will be celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6. The event for 2024 will shine a spotlight on the BHPD’s motor unit, recognizing their vital role in keeping our community safe and secure. National Night Out is a campaign that fosters police and community partnerships and promotes neighborhood camaraderie.

The celebration will occur from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the 400 block of N. Rexford Dr., in front of the Beverly Hills Library and BHFD. The motor demonstration will happen at 6 p.m.

At 6 p.m., attendees will witness a captivating motor demonstration showcasing the extraordinary skills and abilities of these remarkable officers.

National Night Out will feature displays from various BHPD departments, including the SWAT Team, Real Time Watch Center Drones, Mobile Command Center, Beverly Hills Fire Department, and various other departments of the City of Beverly Hills. Food trucks, games, and family-friendly activities will add to the festive atmosphere, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all.

“National Night Out is always an event our community looks forward to,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Lester Friedman. “It’s the perfect opportunity to see what our incredible public safety team does day in and day out, and we invite everyone to come and meet all the men and women working to keep Beverly Hills safe.”

Admission to National Night Out is free, and free parking will be available at the Civic Center Parking Garage after 5 p.m. We will also validate parking as required. Attendees are encouraged to use the official hashtags #NNO90210 and #Motors90210 in their social media posts.

For more information and updates, please visit beverlyhills.org/NNO and follow via social media at beverlyhills.org/BHPDconnect.

By Trevor

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood announced in a news release that on Tuesday, August 1, community members will gather on neighborhood streets in a show of unity against crime to celebrate the annual National Night Out.

Block parties, barbecues, dancing, live entertainment and other things will occur in West Hollywood. Attendance is free. There will be limited street closures during National Night Out; these will occur on Tuesday, August 1, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. A list of events, times, and event locations is being regularly updated on West Hollywood’s website at www.weho.org/nno as the event approaches.

The year 2023 marks the 40th Annual National Night Out (NNO), which started in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, law enforcement, community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie – and to send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized against crime.

Nationwide, over 35 million people in neighborhoods across the country gather outdoors to celebrate their unity and their successes in the fight against crime. Celebrating National Night Out has been a tradition in West Hollywood since its incorporation.

National Night Out 2023 participants include members of the West Hollywood City Council, Neighborhood Watch groups, the West Hollywood Gateway, and West Hollywood’s Public Safety Commission and Russian-Speaking Advisory Board. Events will be held in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the City of West Hollywood.

For more details contact Jessica Anukam, West Hollywood Public Safety Specialist, at (323) 848-6436 or at janukam@weho.org For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing call TTY (323) 848-6496.