United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama to Participate in Community Events During National Night Out

            The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama will join community organizers, neighbors, and law enforcement partners to participate in National Night Out events on August 1, 2023. During this year’s National Night Out, United States Attorney’s Office personnel will attend community events in Montgomery and Auburn featuring displays and booths from numerous public safety agencies. Several activities are planned by local National Night Out organizers, including games, demonstrations, food trucks, and more. The Montogmery event will be held at Eastdale Mall from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; the Auburn event will take place at AG Heritage Park at Auburn University from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

            “Law enforcement works tirelessly to protect and serve our communities every day,” stated United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. “National Night Out is an opportunity for them to build stronger relationships with community members while engaging in fellowship and fun. My office is proud to join our law enforcement and community partners in support of this great event.”

            National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes partnerships and camaraderie between law enforcement and the communities they serve to make our neighborhoods safer places to live. Millions take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities throughout the country on the first Tuesday of August in most areas of the country. 

            National Night Out was established in 1984 with funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Department of Justice. The program is administered by the National Association of Town Watch, a nationwide non-profit organization.

            Coordinated by local law enforcement and trained volunteers, National Night Out provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Neighborhoods host block parties, cookouts, festivals, parades, safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, and more. National Night Out sends a message that neighbors are united and working together to keep their communities and each other safe.

            For more information, visit https://natw.org/.