It's becoming a summer event all across the country. In some cities and communities, National Night Out is celebrated in individual neighborhoods. In others, the event is citywide.
From the schedule of entertainment, it may appear that National Night Out (NNO) is just for fun. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, the events are intended to be fun, but they have a more serious purpose: To bring members of the community and local police together in a partnership that promotes safety in neighborhoods.
The alcohol-free, family oriented events make August more fun. With no other significant holiday events occurring in this month, NNO is there to highlight August with an evening or afternoon of activities. Of course, you could go to the fair, but your NNO celebration is probably closer and doesn't cost anything.
Will you see local law enforcement people there? You probably will. It will give you an opportunity to meet them in person and see how friendly they are. And NNO gives you a fine opportunity to introduce your kids to smiling police officers. They'll like the attention they get, and they'll learn that the police are friendly and protective.
