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Another premiere event was National Dight Out. SAPD sponsored the 25`x' annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention night on Tuesday August 5°1'. We attended 40 block parties across the city. Cub Foods sponsored the event by donating ice cream to all blocks hosting an event. We had nine officers on hand who attended block parties. There were an additional six block parties, hosted by residents, in August and September, making it another record setting year. In January, we held our 2`1 annual Cops vs. Yids Basketball night at the High School Gymnasium. We played one game every 20 minutes, for two hours. We played a total of 6 teams, consisting of boys and girls from grades 5-7. In February, Officer Mark Mosby joined the 8"' grade class at the St. Anthony Middle School to provide an Internet Safety Seminar. It was well received by students and staff. Throughout the year Crime Prevention Officers met with employees at several business, including; Hidden Treasures, SAV Liquor, Fitness Crossroads, Subway, Walmart and TCF bank to educate employees reference various crime prevention topics. In April, Lt. Jeff Scholl attended the St. Anthony Village Historical Society open house. He had many photos and items on hand that represented the departments 50+ year history. Lt. Scholl attended the Senior Health, Safety and Resource Expo, sponsored by the Kiwanis club. Both events were held at the community center. In May, Chief Ohl visited with two ECFE classes at the community center. He spoke to parents and students about 911 and other general crime prevention topics. He followed the visits by providing a personal tour of the police department for children, parents and staff. 28