National Night Out - October 5
Piney Woods 911 • September 21, 2021
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a 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.
If you don't see your event, email our Director of Communications, Lindsay Vanderbilt.
Anderson County
Palestine
- Neighborhood parties | various locations | various times
- Register your party here
Cherokee County
Bullard
- Bullard Kid's Park | 6:00 p.m.
- This event is an opportunity to meet and show support the Bullard Police Department, Bullard Volunteer Fire Department, EMS, local DPS Officers, and other local law enforcement officials. Participate in a friendly corn hole tournament, raffles, enjoy free food prepared by some of our officers, and get to know those who protect and serve our community.
Gregg County
Longview
- Neighborhood parties | various locations | various times
- Register your party here
Rusk County
Henderson
- Fair Park | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- The City of Henderson in partnership with MTC will come together with the community to support the Henderson Police Department, Henderson Fire Department, local DPS Officers, EMS, Rusk County Sheriff’s Officers, Rusk County ESD, and other local first responders.
Smith County
Tyler
- Neighborhood parties | various locations | various times
- Register your party here
Arp
- Arp City Park | Oct. 6 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Bounce houses, hotdogs, chips, and bottled water. Arp Police Department will be photographing and fingerprinting children for FREE Child ID cards.
Whitehouse
- Whitehouse City Park | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Kona ice, hot dogs, chips, and drinks.
- Splash pad open (if not too cold), TxDOT attending to check out child safety car seat installation, sample crime scene for hands-on experience, and child ID kits available.
Mandatory Workshops Scheduled for Applicants
ETCOG announces that $3.1 million in grants from the Office of the Governor's (OOG) Public Safety Office have been awarded to East Texas jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations. These funds are aimed at enhancing public safety and supporting victims of crime. The program’s mission is to strengthen Texas communities by supporting initiatives that help victims recover and feel secure while also preventing crime through programs that: Prevent juvenile delinquency and support truancy prevention Provide services to victims of crime and address violence against women Support law enforcement and improve the criminal justice system Prevent child sex trafficking, bring justice to its perpetrators, and restore victims ETCOG's Public Safety Division assists jurisdictions in applying for these funds annually, and applications submitted for funding are ranked and scored by the ETCOG Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, which is comprised of local subject-matter experts from across the region. The following Victims of Crime Act, Justice Assistance, Violence Against Women Act, and Juvenile Assistance grants totaling $3,136,019.36 have been approved by the OOG for funding in East Texas: Victims of Crime Act Funds - $2,528,962.18 The Crime Victims Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) devotes resources to providing direct services to victims of crime to help them recover and navigate the justice system.
