Newsroom, Arlington: A Night To Unite: Celebrate Your Neighborhood During National Night Out

Arlington VA

16 June, 2021

5:22 PM

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Press release from the Arlington County Government: June 16, 2021 ARLINGTON, Va. –– The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) invites community members and organizations to celebrate outdoor National Night Out (NNO) events on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. NNO is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our communities safer and improve quality of life. "Following a socially-distant celebration in 2020, ACPD looks forward to reconnecting in-person with neighborhoods across Arlington during National Night Out," said Chief Andy Penn. "This annual event is a great opportunity for officers and the Arlington community to come together to strengthen neighborhood spirit and build stronger relationships which are vital to maintaining public safety. I truly believe we are at our best when we are working collaboratively with the community and hope you will join us on August 3." During NNO, residents in neighborhoods throughout Arlington County and across the nation are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters and other County personnel. Outdoor events such as cookouts, block parties and ice cream socials will occur simultaneously throughout Arlington County and nationwide. Register Your Event NNO is an opportunity to celebrate your neighborhood! All events are hosted by neighborhood organizations, community groups and/or businesses. Registration is free and provides police officers and Arlington County leaders and other representatives an opportunity to attend events as time and circumstances permit. Please register by Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Police cannot guarantee attendance at events registered after the deadline. Contact Information For additional information or questions, contact Arlington County Police Department's Community Outreach Unit. This press release was produced by the Arlington County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.