National Night Out (NNO) was a great success. Over 90 people showed up representing at least 40 households on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Many enjoyed TJ’s Dawg House hot dogs and visited with their neighbors. Later in the evening, the children played with beachballs containing a blue flashing light cube, and/or received glow bracelets. A truck came from NETWORK and was pleased with the amount of canned goods that were donated to the food bank. Our DJ provided the music background for a festive evening.
Several police officers visited and passed out treats to the children. As we were wrapping up, a Richardson Fire Department came and delighted the remaining children as they listened to the fireman explain and show off his big red truck!
We look forward to seeing all of you, and more, again next year. Mark October 7, 2025, on your calendar for National Night Out – 2025!
National Night Out (NNO) is a community building campaign, designed to:
(1) Heighten crime prevention awareness;
(2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
(3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
(4) Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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The Richland Park/Oaks Crime Watch needs more volunteers to help patrol our neighborhood. In order to join the Crime Watch Patrol, you will need to fill out an application form. A link to the application and additional information can be found on the City Website, www.cor.net. Each shift usually consists of 1 ½ hours of patrol time every other week. Crime Watch Patrols are effective because our cars, with their reflective signs, provide visibility and the criminals do not want to get caught. You must be a member of the Richland Neighborhood Association, go through a background check conducted by the Richardson Police Dept., and complete the 4-hour course. Please consider joining and learn what’s going on. Help us make this a safer place to live and enjoy for everyone. If you want more information, please contact me.
Remember to CLOSE and LOCK ALL DOORS, WINDOWS, and GATES. Take all valuables from your cars: laptops, purses, and keys. LOCK YOUR CAR. Share a smile with a neighbor. Be a WATCHFUL NEIGHBOR and thank the Patrol member that calls to remind you that your garage door is open. We are here for you.
Please email CrimeWatchCoord.for.RNA@gmail.com to contact me if needed.
Report an Incident
- Call 911 – Report the incident to the Richardson Police Department
Volunteers Needed
The Richland Park/Oaks Crime Watch needs more people to help patrol our neighborhood. .
Crime Watch Patrol Application
If you would like to volunteer for the Crime Watch Patrol, please fill out an application.
Richardson Police Department
Learn more about the Richardson Police department. View the crime statistics map on their home page. Click here for more information.
