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National Night Out Unites Law Enforcement and Communities in Over 17,000 Events

More than 17,000 communities nationwide hosted National Night Out events featuring block parties, crime-prevention booths, educational seminars, youth activities.

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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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Overview

  • U.S. Attorney’s Offices from districts including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana and Kentucky joined local police and first responders to engage residents in community gatherings.
  • The Southern District of Indiana expanded its participation to Evansville for the first time alongside established events in Indianapolis and other counties.
  • The District of New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney’s Office partnered with officers in over 20 municipalities from Jersey City to Cherry Hill to strengthen collaborative public safety efforts.
  • Neighborhoods across the country offered free, family-friendly activities such as K-9 demonstrations, bomb squad displays, safety seminars and resource fairs.
  • Organized by the National Association of Town Watch since 1984, National Night Out emphasizes grassroots engagement as a proactive strategy to build trust and deter crime.