On August 4, communities across the country gathered to celebrate National Night Out. For more than 40 years, millions of residents in thousands of cities have participated in the annual campaign, which promotes positive police–citizen partnerships and fosters neighborhood camaraderie. Law enforcement agencies, fire departments and emergency services personnel connected with the people they serve while raising awareness about public safety programs, participating in recreational activities and enjoying barbecues, live entertainment and more. Here are scenes from National Night Out gatherings that were shared on social media by agencies around the country.
As seen in the September 2026 issue of American Police Beat magazine.
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