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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: July 15, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Lt. Kevin Orth, Executive Officer
Subject: National Night OutAttachments: 1. Flyer
INTRODUCTION
The City of Beverly Hills’ annual National Night Out celebration is scheduled forTuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be held on Rexford Drive in front of the Library and Fire Department. The Rexford Drive entrance of theparking garage will remain open.
DISCUSSION
National Night Out is a nationwide event held every August to promote various crime prevention programs and the development of safer communities.
National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, began in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know thatneighborhoods are organized and fighting back, The National Night Out program culminates annually on the first Tuesday of August. The traditional “lights on” campaignand symbolic front porch vigils turned into a celebration across America with various events and activities including, but not limited to: block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from emergency personnel, rallies and marches, exhibits, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars, all in an effort to heighten awareness and enhancecommunity relations.This event is planned and coordinated by the Police Department. There will be:
• Equipment displays to include SWAT, Drones, Motors, and Mobile Command Center
• Live Police Motor Demonstration• Support K9 NAMI• 911 Dispatchers • Information on emergency preparedness (Office of Emergency Management)• Ride the Safe-T proof “Quake Cottage”• CPR demonstrations Meeting Date: July 15, 2025
• Kids’ bouncy house and slides• Live DJ, balloon artist, and face painting• Various food truck offerings with designated dining area
FISCAL IMPACT
All expenses are funded through approved departmental budgets.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is asked to encourage the Community to attend the event. Staff invitesthe City Council to attend, perhaps between the closed session and the formal meeting.
Mark G. Stainbrook,
Chief of Police
Approved By
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oin your neighbors, meet the BHPD, and enjoy a night of fun! Music by D3 Keybo. Kids Playhouse. Slides. Food Trucks
Live Motor Demo . Support K-9 Nami. SWATS K-9 Unit
911 Dispatchers. Beverly Hills Fire. Free Entry!
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