Celebrate National Night Out With Worcester PD

WORCESTER, MA—The National Association of Town Watch (NATW), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies, state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals, devoted to safer community, started America's Night Out Against Crime in 1984. The goal is to make neighborhoods a more caring place to live, and one that enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement.

It evolved into National Night Out, which now, according to its website, involved more than 38.6 million people and 16,124 communities across the country.

Typically, communities celebrate National Night Out on the first Tuesday of August.

Worcester police participates in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Fuller Family YMCA Park at 104 Murray Ave at 5:30 p.m.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual campaign designed to promote partnerships between police and their communities to foster relationships and improve safety in neighborhoods. The event is free with entertainment, food, games and children’s activities.

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