National Night Out: Lock Up, Step Out, Meet Your Neighbors

With the theme “See Something, Say Something,” this year’s National Night Out will serve as reinforcement of the message the Belmont Police Department has been spreading after a series of residential burglaries this past spring.

National Night Out 2013 (NNO) will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at nine locations throughout Belmont.

According to Belmont PD, the purpose of NNO is for residents to get to know their neighbors beyond a friendly wave or a quick hello.

Police emphasize that getting to know one’s neighbors is a great crime-fighting tool.

“You don’t necessarily have to have dinner together every night,” said Capt. Pat Halleran. "But get to know your neighbors.”

During Belmont's National Night Out, participants will learn more about:

·       Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)

·       Neighborhood Watch 

·       Child Identification Fingerprint Kits 

·       Neighborhood Associations

·       Traffic Safety

Neighborhood groups have organized demonstrations, kids' activities, informational booths and refreshments.

In addition, Belmont's police chief, Dan DeSmidt, as well as other members of the Belmont police and fire departments, public works crews, city council and the Belmont Library Bookmobile will make the rounds at NNO.

National Night Out Locations (Times TBD)

1. Carlmont Shopping Center

2. Hallmark at Water Dog Lake entrance (Lake Road)

3. Adelaide Way

4. Carlmont Drive at the Hidden Canyon Park entrance

5. Belmont Library

6. Francis Avenue at Notre Dame

7. Alexander Park

8. Sixth Avenue or Sunnyslope at O’Neill

9. O’Donnell Park

[Note: The NNO committee is hoping someone will step forward to help organize a gathering at Semeria Park. For more information on how you can help out, call the Belmont Police Department at 650-595-7400, or click here to go to the event’s Facebook page.]