National Night Out

National Night Out is a nationwide crime and drug prevention event involving 1,700 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world, with over 27 million people participating. National Night Out was established to promote an awareness to crime and drugs and encourage a cooperation between citizens and the police in the fight against crime and drugs.

National Night Out takes place the first Tuesday in August, Neighborhood Watches and citizen groups are encouraged to have block parties and get together with their neighbors to show their support in the fight against crime. Neighbors are asked to turn their porch lights on that night as a symbol of their participation.

This coming August, plan to have an event in your neighborhood and invite your district patrol officer or detective to attend. For further information contact the Police Community Service Unit at (816) 325-7876.