Thirty Alexandria Neighborhoods to Participate in National Night Out

On Tuesday, August 5, from 5 to 10 p.m., City of Alexandria officials will partner with Alexandria Police to celebrate the 31st Annual National Night Out, according to a news release from the City.

The special celebration is part of a nationwide crime and drug prevention effort sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW).

Residents in more than 30 Alexandria neighborhoods will turn on their porch lights, host neighborhood cook-outs and sponsor block parties in support of National Night Out. Mayor William D. Euille, City Manager Rashad M. Young, members of City Council and Chief of Police Earl L. Cook will confirm the City’s commitment to fighting crime by visiting residents throughout the City.

McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, K-9 Unit, Motor Unit, Bike Patrol, Command Bus, Armored Personnel Carrier and the Crime Scene Mobile Lab will tour neighborhoods and offer special demonstrations.

National Night Out, a year-long community building campaign, is designed to:
• Heighten crime prevention awareness;
• Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and law enforcement-community partnerships;
• Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

“National Night Out is another opportunity for the Alexandria Police Department to spend time with the members of our community, and reaffirm that we all want to keep Alexandria a safe place to live, work and visit,” says Chief Cook.

See a list of local National Night Out events below: