Northern District of Indiana U.S. Attorney’s Office Supports Community Events During National Night Out

HAMMOND, SOUTH BEND, FORT WAYNE - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana supports and encourages community organizers, neighbors, and law enforcement partners to participate in National Night Out events on August 4, 2026, in each of the branches in Northwest Indiana, South Bend and Fort Wayne.  

“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.  We are proud to support those leaders who are committed to helping make our communities a safer place to live, work, and play,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Mildred.

National Night Out was established in 1984 with funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the United States 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,” said U.S. Attorney Adam L. Mildred.

Below is a list of National Night Out Events happening today in the Northern District of Indiana all hosted by local participating law enforcement agencies. 

Scheduled Events: 

1. NATW’s National Night Out at the Pavilion

Wolf Lake Memorial Park

2324 Calumet Ave. Hammond, IN 46320

4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. CST

2. St. Joseph County Police National Night Out

Memorial Park

302 W Michigan St, New Carlisle, IN 46552

5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. EST

3. South Bend Police Department National Night Out

701 W. Sample Street, South Bend, IN 46601

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EST

4. Fort Wayne Police Department National Night Out

Memorial Park

2301 Maumee Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46803

5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

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