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Community Rallies Against Crime in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – In a bid to strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Illinois, event organizers and police officials are inviting the East St. Louis community to a free event with activities for attendees of all ages to celebrate National Night Out.
The event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 8206 State St. in East St. Louis.
Community partners will give out school supplies to students, provide food to families and offer an array of activities like competitive games, police demonstrations, and a live DJ. This National Night Out is a free event for East St. Louis residents.
Ameren Illinois, ATF, Catholic Urban Programs, the City of East St. Louis, Community Development Sustainable Solutions, Community Life Line, DEA, the East St. Louis Police Department, the FBI Springfield Field Office, Illinois State Police, IRS Criminal Investigation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service are partnering to host the event.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community partnerships with police and neighborhood camaraderie.
By coming together, the community aims to build trust and show support for law enforcement efforts to keep East St. Louis safe. The event is a great opportunity for residents to meet their local police officers and learn more about community resources.
Residents are encouraged to attend and join the efforts to build a stronger, safer community. Mark your calendars for August 5th and be a part of the National Night Out event in East St. Louis.
For more information, contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office at [phone number].
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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