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            24th ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT-2007

           AWARD- 2nd Place NATIONAL AWARD WINNER


Summary:


We are pleased to announce that Orlando was once again selected as a National Award Winner for its outstanding participation in the “24th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime, drug and violence prevention program.

Orlando achieved a second place ranking in Category 2 for cities with a population of 100,000 – 299,000, competing against hundreds of other large cities such as Modesto and Ontario, California, which historically have strong participation in Neighborhood Watch programs.

Nationwide, 35.4 million people participated in 11,310 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases. This year, 47 parties were held in Orlando and 253 Block Captains participated, along with 7,151 citizens. This is a new record for Orlando.

Our Neighborhood Watch Unit staff is commended for their outstanding efforts in this endeavor.

Employees and volunteers throughout the Department played a role in the success of this event.







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