National Night Out
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The City of Coppell wins first place for the best National Night Out Celebration in the Nation
This is a remarkable achievement for the city and the citizens who participate in this great event. NNO brings neighbors together, strengthens neighborhood spirit, generates participation in anti-crime programs, and sends a message to criminals that neighborhoods are fighting back against crime.
A large part of the success of the NNO program is not only the incredible participation from our citizens but also the wonderful support of departments within city government. The Coppell Police Department would like to thank the following people & neighborhoods, city departments, and volunteer organizations because without them, the National Night Out program does not happen:
All the Block Captains and Neighborhoods that participated, including the block party winners: Wrenwood/Hearthwood, Village Parkway, Alder Ct., Eagle Dr., Tennyson/Parkvalley, Hunterwood Park, and the spirited party on River.
The Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager's Office Officers and Administration from the Police Department and Fire Department The Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association (C.P.A.C.) volunteers The Coppell Police Department Explorers Denice Neal and wonderful staff of the Aquatic Center The City's Park and Rec Department Scott Lata and the talented group in the Engineering Department Per Birdsall and the hard working guys in the Streets Department The Junior Police Academy (J.P.A.C.) student volunteers McGruff the Crime Dog and the National Night Out Knight and their volunteers The "we could not do it without you guys", from D.F.W. Video-Kevin, Shawn, and Austin The great Sharon Logan-City of Coppell's Public Information Officer. And, anyone we did not mention who participated.
Thanks again for twenty great years of community spirit and we look forward to continuing this tradition for twenty more!
Neighborhood block parties are the "cornerstone" of National Night Out. During NNO, neighborhoods are encouraged to come outside, meet one another, and just generally enjoy each other's company. The goal is to unite your neighborhood and take a stand against crime in the community. The evening can be celebrated in many different ways, such as ice cream socials, cookouts, bounce houses, swim parties, and even live music and entertainment. Each neighborhood can compete for the prestigious"NNO Block Party Winner" street sign. Winning neighborhoods will have the street sign displayed in their neighborhood for all to see! Remember to keep your flashlight handy and turn on your porch lights to give crime a going away party!
For more information on NNO, contact Officer R.J Harr at the Coppell Police Station 130 Town Center Blvd. Coppell, TX. 75019, fax to 972-304-3535, or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may also contact Officer Harr at 972-304-3625. For additional information on NNO, read the official NNO newsletter here!
Check out all of our 2011 NNO activities: Block Captain Swim Party
NNO at St. Ann's Carnival
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The City of Coppell's 20th Anniversary of National Night Out 2011 was awarded first place in the nation in our population category by the National Association of Town Watch (the creators of NNO). The City is #1 in the nation and in Texas. This makes the third time the City has won the top spot in the last six years and the 6th straight year we have been #1 in Texas. This is also the 20th straight year the City has won a national award.
NNO Block Parties
The police department hosted a swimming party for all NNO Block Captains and their families at the Coppell Aquatic Recreation Center. The event was FREE and allowed those coordinating neighborhood events to have some fun and get to know each other. Prior to leaving, each captain be given various block party supplies to be used for NNO.
The Annual Homecoming Spirit Parade is the Pep Rally prior to the Homecoming Game. On Monday evening all the Coppell football teams, cheerleaders, and football boosters cheered on the Coppell Cowboys High School Team to victory in the Homecoming Game under the Friday Night Lights! The NNO Knight was the Grand Marshall and reminded everyone that NNO was just around the corner. 
4th 2011. The event promoted neighborhood block parties which unites neighbors against crime. Neighborhoods celebrated the evening with an ice cream social, cookout, a bounce house, or a live band. All the parties were extremely creative! Our block party contest judged on spirit, best theme, and most attendance. Winning neighborhoods received the "2011 Block Party" street sign. The Police Department, Fire Department, City Council, McGruff the Crime Dog, Mr. P.C. the robot car, and the NNO Knight visited all the parties and gave out prizes to all the kids! Everyone had a fun time getting together with their neighbors to fight crime and be apart of the best NNO celebration in the country! 
