LOS ANGELES (Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 6:30 PM) – Hundreds people from the business, residential and non-profit communities of Los Angeles will gather at the Seoul International Park to conduct a National Night Out, Peaceful March Against Crime. The march will leave the park at 3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006 around 6:30 PM led by community leaders, police officers and citizens. The march will head eastbound on Olympic Blvd., then southbound on Vermont Ave. and end at the LAPD Olympic Station (1130 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90006).

The purpose of this march is to bring all citizens of Los Angeles together to unite in the fight against crime, gangs, graffiti, drugs, and show support for the LAPD. Assisted by the Olympic police officers, participants will carry signs, flags, banners and chant out against crime and criminal activity. This march will bring out the best in Angelinos and represent what happens when people unite for a cause for the common good.

Once participants arrive at LAPD Olympic Station there will be sense of fun and camaraderie as everyone will mix and mingle in front of the station while they enjoy listing to a few words from our elected officials, community leaders, and police officers. Refreshments will be served. Participants will then have the option of boarding a carpool to return to their car or walking back. Parking at Seoul International Park will be limited so participants are encouraged to carpool to event starting point.

For a full map of the march route please visit: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=217401166764713246634.0004a76e857d20f5b77b6&msa=0

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this activity, please feel free to contact the LAPD Olympic Station 213-382-9102

What is National Night Out?
It's America's Night Out Against Crime!

The "29th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event, has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 38 million people participated in National Night Out 2011.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.