Tomorrow is "National Night Out"; Millions to Celebrate Police-Community Partnerships

WYNNEWOOD, Pa., July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Citizens, law enforcement agencies, community groups, businesses and local officials in over 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide will join forces to mark the 34th Annual National Night Out (NNO) – a police-community partnership event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW).  Nationally, over 37 million people are expected to participate in 'America's Night Out Against Crime' this year.  National Night Out 2017 corporate sponsors are Dietz & Watson, ADT, Ring, King's Hawaiian and Associa.

"Most cities and towns have been planning their NNO events since early in the year," said National Night Out creator, Matt Peskin, "They are anxious to showcase their strong relationships with local law enforcement.  National Night Out is a reflection of how hard communities are working and the value of strong police-community partnerships."

National Night Out will feature thousands of block parties, cookouts, parades, potlucks, festivals, ice cream socials, neighborhood visits by local police, fire and EMS, flashlight walks and neighborhood meetings.  Local, state and federal officials will be attending NNO events in many communities.

National Night Out is designed to:

(1)   Heighten crime prevention awareness;
(2)   Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
(3)   Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships;
(4)   Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Peskin added, "It is a great night for neighborhoods and a special night for local law enforcement."

For more information, visit natw.org.

SOURCE National Association of Town Watch

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