Community Corner
More Than 70 Charlotte National Night Out Events Set For Aug. 6
This national event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate community participation in anti-crime efforts.
CHARLOTTE, NC — On Tuesday, Aug. 6, police departments across the U.S., including Charlotte, will be holding "National Night Out" community events aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. In the Queen City, more than 70 neighborhood events are planned, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
For nearly 40 years, National Night Out events have been held across the U.S. Last year, an estimated 38 million residents in 16,000 communities were expected to participate, according to the organization.
“National Night Out is important to CMPD because it is an opportunity to build community,” CMPD Chief Kerr Putney said in a statement. “That is how we make a difference as well as prevent crime.”
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In Charlotte, CMPD officers will attend block parties, cookouts and ice cream socials. Residents are also asked to turn on their porch lights from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. “as a symbol of alertness and awareness,” CMPD said.
A list of some of the events planned around Charlotte may be found here.
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