Police: Sign Up Now For Texans Against Crime

TYLER — Police say it’s not too late to sign up for a block party for the annual Texans Against Crime (T.A.C.) night out. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 12th, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. T.A.C. celebrations are held throughout East Texas on the second Tuesday in October. At last report, according to KETK, over 60 block parties had registered so far for this year’s event in the City of Tyler. Police say this is your last chance this week to register your block party by calling the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1096 or going to http://www.tylerpolice.com to register online.

Police say the Texans Against Crime program is an annual event designed to unite neighbors and communities to encourage neighborhood communication, community involvement and crime prevention to create safer neighborhoods. The T.A.C. program encourages neighborhoods to host block parties as an opportunity to get to know your neighbor and fight crime.

According to police, the Texans Against Crime program promotes neighborhood alliances to strengthen communities and preserve the quality of life in East Texas. Police add that the program helps to educate families, friends and neighbors about crime prevention and inform residents that communities are safer when neighbors work together. Police say getting to know your neighbors is an important step in keeping your community safe.