The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah has announced its participation in National Night Out events across various cities in Utah. The initiative aims to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and local communities.
“Obtaining justice is a team effort and the U.S. Attorney’s Office could not do it without our law enforcement partnerships,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Felice John Viti for the District of Utah. “Our office remains committed to building and strengthening our existing partnerships with law enforcement and National Night Out is a great way to do that and to engage with the communities that we serve.”
National Night Out is an annual event designed to foster relationships between police and community members, with the goal of making neighborhoods safer. Each year, millions participate in activities such as block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations, and youth events throughout thousands of communities nationwide on the first Tuesday of August.
The program began in 1984 with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the U.S. Department of Justice and is managed by the National Association of Town Watch, a non-profit organization.
Local law enforcement agencies coordinate these events alongside trained volunteers to provide opportunities for positive interactions between police officers and residents. Organizers say these gatherings help unite neighbors in efforts to keep their communities safe.
For more information about National Night Out, visit https://natw.org/.
Several events are scheduled throughout Utah:
- North Salt Lake Night Out Against Crime: July 31 at Foxboro North Regional Park
- Millcreek Night Out Against Crime: August 5 at Big Cottonwood Regional Park
- Woods Cross Police Department’s National Night Out Against Crime: August 7 at Woods Cross City Building
- Murray City Police & Fire Safety Fair: August 25 at Murray Park
- Ogden’s Night Out Against Crime: August 14 at Marshall White Center
- Clearfield Police Department’s Night Out Against Crime: August 28 at Steed Park
- Syracuse Public Safety Jamboree: October (date to be announced)
