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WHAT: Boston -- With the help of more than 150 volunteers, the Boston Police Department, in honor of National Night Out 2007, will distribute 40,000 nametags at
Fenway Park to attendees at the Red Sox - Blue Jays Game on July 15. The Boston Police Department's Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit is embarking on this "Nametag Day" to encourage fans in
attendance to get to know their neighbors. Neighbors who know each other are more likely to care for and watch out for each other. This reduces crime and strengthens their community.
Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis will welcome the crowd and officially kick off National Night Out Boston 2007. This year's theme is "Unity through Community," which is made possible
when neighbors get to know each other simply by learning each other's names. More information about National Night Out Boston 2007 at www.thenametagproject.com.
WHO: Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis
Boston Police Command Staff
Red Sox Management
Judi Wright, Director, Boston Police Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit
Joseph Porcelli, founder, The Name Tag Project, and program Coordinator, Boston Police Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit.
WHEN: Sunday, July 15, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Commissioner Ed Davis welcomes crowd at 2:00 PM
Game starts at 2:05 PM
Going.com Volunteer Appreciation Party at Game On (82 Lansdowne Street) 2:30 PM.
WHERE: Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA
National Night Out Boston 2007 is the 24th annual citywide celebration to unify our communities throughout the City of Boston. This program cultivates and strengthens partnerships between
the community, youth, Police, city agencies and community-based organizations. National Night Out also acknowledges the remarkable contributions of Neighborhood Crime Watch groups, and
seeks to increase participation in Neighborhood Crime Watch programs among local residents. For more information about the Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit and National Night Out visit