The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida will participate in National Night Out events alongside law enforcement partners, community leaders, and residents in North Central Florida and the Florida Panhandle, according to an Aug. 3 announcement.
U.S. Attorney Heekin said, “The U.S. Attorney’s Office is proud to participate in National Night Out, which is an opportunity for law enforcement to interact with members of our community to foster trust and build strong relationships. We look forward to engaging with community leaders and residents in our continued efforts to make the Northern District of Florida the best and safest place in America to live, work, and raise a family.”
National Night Out is an annual campaign aimed at building partnerships between law enforcement agencies and local communities across thousands of neighborhoods on the first Tuesday of August. The event features block parties, cookouts, festivals, parades, safety demonstrations, seminars, youth activities, visits from emergency personnel and more.
This year’s scheduled events include gatherings hosted by the Pensacola Police Department at Booker T. Washington High School on August 4 beginning at 5:00 p.m., by the High Springs Police Department at High Spring Civic Center on August 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and by the Tallahassee Police Department at Cascades Park on October 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
National Night Out was established in 1984 with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of Justice and is administered by the National Association of Town Watch.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida advances community safety by upholding federal laws across a region that includes Tallahassee and covers twenty-three counties; it operates out of facilities located in courthouses in Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Gainesville; enforces federal laws; protects civil rights; secures public funds; collaborates with other agencies through initiatives such as Project Safe Childhood; all as part of its role within the United States Department of Justice, according to its official website.