The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina will participate in National Night Out events alongside law enforcement agencies and community members in several cities and towns within the district.
Clifton T. “Cliff” Barrett, United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, stated, “The Middle District of North Carolina has a long and proud history of working with local people — law enforcement and members of the public alike – to improve neighborhood safety and the quality of life in our communities. National Night Out is a touchstone of those efforts, building mutual understanding and respect by bringing law enforcement and residents together on equal terms.”
National Night Out is an annual event designed to foster partnerships between police officers and residents to enhance safety in neighborhoods across the country. The campaign takes place on the first Tuesday in August in most areas, involving millions nationwide.
Established in 1984 with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the U.S. Department of Justice, National Night Out is run by the National Association of Town Watch, a non-profit organization that coordinates these activities throughout thousands of communities each year. More information about National Night Out can be found at https://natw.org/.
Local police departments organize block parties, cookouts, festivals, parades, safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and other gatherings as part of this initiative. These activities aim to unite neighbors who are committed to maintaining safe communities.
Representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office plan to attend several scheduled events across the district:
– Winston-Salem Police Department NNO Event: Calvary Baptist Church (134 S. Peace Haven Road), Winston-Salem; Tuesday, August 5th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
– Greensboro Police Department NNO Event: 100 Police Plaza, Greensboro; Tuesday, August 5th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
– High Point Police Department NNO Event: Oakview Citizens Council (503 James Road/Oakview Rec Center), High Point; Tuesday, August 5th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
– Alamance County Sheriff’s Office NNO Event: Village of Alamance/Lamb’s Chapel Airport Campus (3539 Alamance Road), Burlington; Tuesday, August 5th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
– Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office / Reidsville Police Department NNO Event: Woodland Park (2212 Woodland Drive), Reidsville; Tuesday, August 5th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Residents are encouraged to check with their local law enforcement or event websites for additional details about nearby events.
