Police Chief Drain, Mayor Muns, Crime Prevention Officer Sheldon Krc, other police officers and City Council Members stopped by to talk with Estates of Forest Creek and Whiffletree residents. Chief Drain gave an update and answered questions about crime and crime prevention in Plano. The Plano Fire Department brought a fire truck for our youngest residents to view! Attendees enjoyed Henry's Ice Cream and a chance to mingle with neighbors.
The primary purpose of National Night Out is to get neighbors to leave their front porch lights on, showing their support with their local police departments in the fight against crime. Neighbors are encouraged to get out of their houses and meet other neighbors in the area and get to know them.
The theory is that if neighbors meet and get to know each other, they are more apt to report suspicious activity in their neighborhood rather than "look the other way" when they see something noteworthy. When you know your neighbors and watch out for them, overall crime in the area is reduced.
