The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana will participate in National Night Out events in both the Greater Indianapolis area and Evansville. The office, along with law enforcement partners and community members, aims to foster relationships and promote safety during these gatherings.
“National Night Out is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when communities and law enforcement come together,” said Tom Wheeler, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “This marks our third year participating in events across Indianapolis, and we’re proud to expand that presence to Evansville for the first time. These events reflect our deep commitment to building trust, strengthening partnerships, and supporting the people we serve across the Southern District of Indiana.”
National Night Out is an annual campaign that encourages partnerships between police and local residents to improve neighborhood safety. Each year, millions of people from thousands of communities across the country take part on the first Tuesday in August.
Started in 1984 with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the U.S. Department of Justice, National Night Out is run by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit organization. The event brings police officers and neighbors together through activities such as block parties, cookouts, festivals, parades, safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, and visits from emergency personnel. These efforts are designed to show unity among neighbors working together for safer communities.
More information about National Night Out can be found at https://natw.org/.
In Indianapolis, a kickoff ceremony and Crime Fighters of the Year Awards will take place on Tuesday, August 5th from 5-9pm in the Greater Indianapolis Area. In Evansville, a community celebration will be held at CK Newsome on Tuesday, August 5th from 6-8:30pm CT.
