The SAPD is hosting this year’s National Night Out on Aug. 6 at Carl Thornton Park

The Santa Ana Police Department is hosting their 2019 National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6th from 4 pm – 7 pm, at Carl Thornton Park, located at 1801 W. Segerstrom.

This free event includes free activities, info booths, a Bike Rodeo, vehicle displays, a photo booth and a limited supply of free bike helmets.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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