What Is National Night Out?

• Annual neighborhood-based crime and drug prevention event
• Opportunity to show neighborhood spirit and strengthen partnerships with local public safety
• Demonstrates neighborhood commitment to fight crime
• Observed in thousands of communities in all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world

What Happens That Night?

• Between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. neighbors, friends and families lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside together.
• Special events, anticrime rallies, activities for children.
• Police officers and other public safety partners visit with as many neighborhood gatherings as possible.

How Can I Get Involved?

• Get out there and enjoy!
• Offer to help support your neighborhood block party, cookout or other planned event
• Volunteer to organize an event or gathering if none is planned in your neighborhood