National Night Out a Community Affair

Northwest Voice

August 8, 2014


Family reunion group holding hands in a prayer circle outdoors.

Community associations and neighborhood groups held picnics, distributed crime prevention flyers, and interacted with police and fire personnel on Aug. 5 as part of National Night Out.

The annual event began 30 years ago as an effort to promote crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Dozens of activities were held around the county and the northwest.