KC and Independence plan crime prevention events Oct. 4

Two communities — Kansas City, Mo. and Independence — are planning special evening events on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in conjunction with National Night Out Against Crime.

The Kansas City United Against Crime event will be from 4-7 pm at the Swope Park Pavilion, 63rd and Swope Parkway in Kansas City, Mo.

The evening will include free resources, food and family fun. Download a flyer

Members of the Kansas City police and fire departments will be present.

Pet rabies, license and a microchip will be available for $10. A $20 package includes additional vaccinations. Dogs must be on a leash, cats in a secure carrier.

Sponsors of the event include LINC and the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department.

Look for more details on the event FaceBook page.

The Independence event will be from 5-8 pm at Hill Park. Here's a video promoting that event.