The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina participated in National Night Out events across several cities on Tuesday, joining law enforcement agencies and local communities.
Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar stated, “National Night Out is about more than public safety – it’s about community. It was a privilege to join our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners as we visited neighborhoods across Raleigh, connected with residents, heard their feedback, and strengthened our ties with the community. We were particularly excited to welcome Associate Deputy Attorney General Aakash Singh—an alumni from our office— who joined us at Raleigh-area events and met with many of our law enforcement partners from across Eastern North Carolina.”
Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce added, “For me, community engagement isn’t just part of the job—it’s a calling. Events like this are about more than showing up; they’re about bridging gaps and building real relationships. That’s why we started Cops on the Block—to be more than uniforms, more than badges. To be neighbors. I always say, National Night Out is our Super Bowl—it’s our moment to connect, to be present, and to celebrate what brings us together.”
National Night Out is an annual event that encourages partnerships between police and communities in order to improve neighborhood safety. The campaign takes place each year on the first Tuesday of August in most parts of the country and involves millions of participants nationwide.
The initiative began in 1984 with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance under the U.S. Department of Justice and is managed by the National Association of Town Watch.
Local police departments organize activities such as block parties, cookouts, parades, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars during National Night Out as a way for officers and residents to interact positively.
