Block Parties Against Crime

TYLER � The annual Texans Against Crime (T.A.C.) night out event took place last night from 6:00 to 10:00. Celebrations were held throughout East Texas, and in the City of Tyler, 70 block parties were registered for this year�s event. According to police, 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. T.A.C. encourages neighborhoods to host block parties as an opportunity to get to know your neighbor and fight crime.

Police say T.A.C. 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. According to law enforcement authorities, getting to know your neighbors is an important step in keeping your community safe.