Santee residents are invited to join the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department in taking a stand
against crime by attending National Night Out this Tuesday, Aug. 7.
The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Woodglen Vista Apartments, 10450 North Magnolia Ave.
More than 150 local residents turned out for the event last year; nationwide more than 37 million people participated.National Night Out was started in 1984 to promote community-police partnerships, crime prevention and neighborhood camaraderie. It’s also a great way to learn tips for making your household safer.
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At the Santee event, crime prevention specialists will be
available to talk about such topics as preventing identity theft, proper use of
9-1-1, and preventing drug abuse. You can also learn about fire prevention from
Santee fire officials. A firm named
Shred-It will also be there to dispose of any documents you’d like to get rid
of.One of the experts you can meet is Nancy Ortiz, a crime prevention specialist assigned to the Sheriff’s Dept. Santee Station. She can be reached at (619) 956-4022.
