Posted on · Organizers say it’s designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate participation in anti-crime programs (like neighborhood watch groups), and strengthen community and police partnerships.
Posted on · National Night Out has been an annual event since the eighties. Citizens are encouraged to go outside their homes to meet their neighbors -- and local law enforcement officers -- at various social events and block parties. It might be more important to participate this year than in previous years.
Posted on · Most celebrate in August, but in Texas, the event takes place on the first Tuesday of October to give residents a break from the summer heat.