On Aug. 6, residents gathered for National Night Out on a warm, breezy Beverly Hills evening on Rexford Drive, cast in the setting sun’s golden glow. The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) hosted the event to educate the community about the work they do to combat crime through different divisions of the department such as the Special Weapons and the K-9 Units. This was also an opportunity for residents to learn about other programs in the city such as the Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF), City Planners and Just in Case BH. But perhaps most importantly, it was a chance for the community to gather outside, enjoy food and family fun, and spend time together.
“National Night Out is a national movement where cities take a stand with their communities and their police department— a stand against crime,” BHPD Sgt. Jeffrey Newman told the Courier. “We want the criminals to know that crime is not tolerated in Beverly Hills and we want them to be united in the message that we have eyes everywhere and the police are on the side of our community to combat any issues.”
