The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced its participation in National Night Out events across several cities in the state, including Jersey City, Newark, and Trenton. The initiative involves law enforcement agencies joining with community members to foster stronger relationships and promote public safety.
Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba stated, “National Night Out is a powerful reminder that public safety is a shared responsibility. By coming together with our law enforcement partners and local communities, we strengthen the trust and collaboration that helps keep the great state of New Jersey safe. Standing behind law enforcement is the greatest honor of my career, and this event is a meaningful reminder of the families, officers, and community leaders who work every day to serve and protect this country.”
National Night Out is an annual event aimed at building connections between police officers and neighborhoods throughout the United States. The campaign takes place on the first Tuesday in August each year in thousands of communities nationwide.
Started in 1984 with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of Justice, National Night Out is managed by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit group.
Local police departments coordinate activities such as block parties, cookouts, festivals, parades, youth events, safety demonstrations, seminars, and visits from emergency personnel to encourage positive engagement between residents and law enforcement. These efforts are intended to unite neighbors around public safety goals.
Additional information about National Night Out can be found at https://natw.org/.
