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National Night Out Engages Millions in Coast-to-Coast Community-Policing Events

The initiative enlisted federal prosecutors in community gatherings to showcase safety programs, strengthening public-law enforcement partnerships.

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National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live, was held in Brooklyn Park on Aug. 1, 2023.
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Retired Orland Park police Officer Michael Dalaly stands next to his restored 1963 Ford police car and chats with residents Tuesday, Aug. 5 during National Night Out at the Public Safety Complex in Orland Park. (Jesse Wright/Daily Southtown)

Overview

  • Tuesday’s 42nd National Night Out drew millions to free block parties, cookouts and safety fairs in communities nationwide.
  • U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana and Kentucky staffed local gatherings to share crime-prevention materials and meet residents.
  • Event highlights included K-9 demonstrations, equipment tours, youth activities and vendor booths hosted by police, fire and emergency units.
  • In California, 338 cities registered celebrations, while San Diego, Chicago and Philadelphia regions held large-scale community walks, raffles and live entertainment.
  • Established in 1984 with Bureau of Justice Assistance funding and run by the National Association of Town Watch, the campaign underscores bipartisan support for community policing.