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Coverage of crime prevention in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 2 · 03:06 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 14:10 UTC
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Matt Peskinperson1National Night Outorganization1National Association of Town Watchorganization1Lower Merion Community Watchorganization1Philadelphia suburbsplace1Texasplace1neighborhood watch programstopic1Faribault Police Departmentorganization1Impact Unitorganization1Ali Fillipiperson1John Sherwinperson1Brandon Gliemperson1Faribaultplace1Charlotte-Mecklenburg policeorganization1at-risk youthtopic1proactive home visitstopic1July Fourth holidaytopic1
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  • SECURITYAug 4 · 14:10 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    National Night Out: 5 things to know about annual celebration

    National Night Out, celebrated on August 4, 2026, is an annual community event promoting unity between neighbors and law enforcement. Founded in 1981 by Matt Peskin, it began as a newsletter-sharing initiative and expanded to the first National Night Out in 1984 with 2.5 million participants. The event now reaches 17,000 communities and 38 million people annually, featuring block parties and civic engagement.

  • CRIMEJul 21 · 22:27 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Faribault police pilot unit aims to target crime before it happens

    Faribault police launched a summer Impact Unit to prevent crime through proactive policing, mental health follow-ups, and community engagement. The unit, staffed by two officers including Ali Fillipi, has already addressed over 100 additional calls and is being considered for continuation beyond its pilot phase.

  • CRIMEJul 2 · 03:06 UTCWJZY QUEEN CITY NEWS
    CMPD conducting proactive home visits for at-risk youth

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers are conducting proactive home visits to at-risk youth to prevent crime and promote safety during the July Fourth holiday. The initiative aims to address potential issues before they escalate.