Drug Enforcement Administration to Attend National Night Out Events

OMAHA, Neb. -Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division will connect with community members in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, Tuesday, August 6, at National Night Out events providing educational resources on the dangers of drug use and experimentation.

National Night Out began in 1984 as a way to encourage relationships between communities and members of law enforcement. This year, more than 17,000 neighborhoods across the nation are scheduled to host events including 293 locations throughout the five state DEA Omaha Division.

"National Night Out provides a tremendous opportunity for DEA to talk about drug trends impacting our immediate communities," DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Steven T. Bell said. "Our agents avert threats such as fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine on a routine basis. We're grateful for the chance to visit with the people we serve and provide education on how to avoid the damaging effects drugs pose on a community."

A complete list of National Night Out locations in which DEA will participate is listed below.

Iowa
Council Bluffs (5:30-8 p.m.)
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park
4200 River's Edge Parkway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Urbandale (5-7:30 p.m.)
Urbandale Police Department
3740 86th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322

Nebraska
Papillion (6-8 p.m.)
Papillion City Park
W. Lincoln Street
Papillion, NE 68046

LaVista (6-9 p.m.)
Outside the Clubhouse in Central Park
8305 Park View Boulevard
LaVista, NE 68128

South Dakota
Harrisburg (6-8 p.m.)
Robinson Park
203 Prairie Street
Harrisburg, SD 57032