STAFF REPORT
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July 21, 2026
Honorable Mayor & City Council
Sergeant Audra Alatorre, Community Relations Unit
National Night Out
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RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is asked to encourage the Community to attend the event. Staff invites the City Council to attend, perhaps between the closed session and the formal meeting.
INTRODUCTION
The City of Beverly Hills’ annual National Night Out celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 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 the parking 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 that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back, The National Night Out program culminates annually on the first Tuesday of August. The traditional “lights on” campaign and 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 enhance community relations.
Meeting Date: July 21, 2026
This event is planned and coordinated by the Police Department. There will be:
• Equipment displays to include SWAT, Drones, Motors, and Mobile Command Center.
• Jail van display.
• Support K9 NAMI.
• 911 Dispatchers.
• Information on emergency preparedness (Office of Emergency Management). • Ride the Safe-T proof “Quake Cottage”,
• CPR demonstrations.
• Kids' zone- carnival games, arts and crafts.
• Live DJ, balloon artist, and face painting.
• Various food truck offerings with a designated dining area.
FISCAL IMPACT
All expenses are funded through approved departmental budgets.
Max Subin
Chief of Police
Approved By
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JOIN BIIPD AT
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NIGHTOUT
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
9 400 BLOCK OF N. REXFORD DR.
More Information: beverlyhills.org/nno