Federal prosecutors and staff from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina will participate in National Night Out events on August 5, 2025. The annual event aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and local communities.
National Night Out is a campaign held each year across thousands of communities in the United States. It encourages cooperation between residents and police to improve neighborhood safety. In most areas, it takes place on the first Tuesday of August.
This year, representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office will attend community gatherings in Charlotte, including those organized by the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition and the Hidden Valley Community Association. Staff will also be present at Stumpton Park in Matthews and in Asheville’s Kenilworth Forest neighborhood to speak with residents about public safety initiatives and answer questions.
“Our communities are safer when law enforcement and neighborhoods work together to prevent and address crime,” said U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson. “That’s the point of National Night Out, and we are proud to join our law enforcement partners and communities across the district on this special night.”
The program was created in 1984 with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of Justice. It is managed by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit organization that oversees efforts to connect police with local residents.
National Night Out events often include block parties, cookouts, festivals, parades, safety demonstrations, seminars, youth activities, and visits from emergency personnel. The goal is to encourage unity among neighbors who want to keep their communities safe.
More information about National Night Out can be found at https://natw.org/.
