[Vision2020] PR - City of Moscow Hosts National Night Out Event

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p     |   208.883.7006
e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us<http://www.ci.moscow.id.us>

PRESS RELEASE
City of Moscow Hosts National Night Out Event

July 30, 2015 (Moscow, Idaho) - On Tuesday, August 4, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eastside Marketplace, the City of Moscow Police Department is hosting a National Night Out in Moscow, Idaho joining thousands of communities nationwide.  The event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anticrime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to the community that our neighborhoods are informed and prepared. National Night Out will involve 16,242 communities from all over the world.  This event is free and open to the public.

Activities and features planned for the Moscow National Night Out event will include:


*                 Hands on tours of emergency vehicles including:

o   City of Moscow police patrol car, motorcycles, and bicycle

o   Moscow Volunteer Ambulance Company ambulance

o   Moscow Volunteer Fire Department fire truck

*                 Idaho State Police equipment and information

*                 Crime prevention materials for all ages

*                 Free food

*                 Games for kids

*                 Car seat checks

*                 Prescription drug disposal drop off

*                 Drunk goggles with toss game

*                 Alive at 25 materials

*                 Free drawings

*                 A visit by McGruff the Crime Prevention Dog  and Sparky the Fire Dog

*                 Live coverage by a local radio station

*                 Latah County Search and Rescue information and equipment tours

*                 Whitcom 911 Dispatch information booth

*                 Gritman Medical Center informational booth

*                 Medstar and Life Flight  helicopter landings

If you have questions or would like more information, please call Lt. James Fry at (208) 883-7054.

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Story Contact: Lieutenant James Fry
Phone: 208.883.7054
Email: jfry at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:jfry at ci.moscow.id.us>

The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources.
We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.



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