Police Strengthening Community Bonds Through National Night Out

For more than 40 years, National Night Out (NNO) has brought law enforcement and the communities they serve closer together to help reduce crime. 

Now in its 42nd year, NNO remains an effective, inexpensive and fun way to promote neighborhood spirit and public safety-community partnerships in Virginia Beach, as well as across the country. 

"Engaging with the people we serve is a priority, so we are pleased to be one of thousands of communities across the world celebrating National Night Out," said Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate. "Our department aims to strengthen the relationships we have with our community throughout the year, and National Night Out helps to make new friendships and build upon those existing partnerships."

Community-Oriented Policing 

NNO is a national community-building campaign that enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It is held annually on the first Tuesday in August to: 

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness 
• Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts 
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations 
• Send a message to criminals that local communities are organized and are fighting back 

On Aug. 5, neighborhoods across Virginia Beach will host National Night Out events. Along with traditional displays of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, neighborhoods celebrate NNO with cookouts, visits from Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers and other first responders, City leadership and community partners, as well as fun activities for youth and more. Joining in the effort for Virginia Beach are fellow public safety departments, including the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Medical Services, and Emergency Communications & Citizen Services (ECCS).

National Night Out in Virginia Beach 

Several Virginia Beach communities annually host National Night Out celebrations. Participating communities as of July 28 include:

• Aeries on the Bay Civic League (Aeries Beach Park), 2373 Rookery Way, 6-8 p.m.
• Aragona Village, 709 Aragona Blvd, 5-8 p.m.
• Atlantis Apartments (Basketball Court), 999 Atlantis Drive, 4-6 p.m.
• Bellamy Manor Estates, 916 Stockbridge Drive, 6-8 p.m.
• Bellamy Woods, 4629 Glen Lochen Drive, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Brigadoon, 5207 Albright Drive, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Carriage Hill, 5340 Carriage House Drive, 5-8 p.m.
• Charlestowne Civic League (Charlestown East Park), 1760 Legare Lane, 6-8 p.m.
• Chartway Credit Union - Pacific Branch, 3704 Pacific Ave., Suite 100, 6-9 p.m.
• Chimney Hill Community, 800 Chimney Hill Parkway, 6-9 p.m.
• Eastwind Apartments, 1997 Eastwood Villa Lane, 4-6 p.m.
• Great Neck Meadows Area Civic League, 912 Tigertail Road, 6-8 p.m.
• Green Run/Timberlake, 1700 Dahlia Drive, 5-8 p.m.
• Haygood Point, 4692 Crossborough Road, 6-8:30 p.m.
  • 804 Moultrie Circle
  • 4704 Chippenham Road
  • 4644 Chippendale Court
  • Springtree Court (off Five Forks Road)
• Lake Christopher, 1536 Lake Christopher Drive, 6-8 p.m.
• Lake Shores, 1700 Shelton Road, 6-8 p.m.
• Lake Smith Terrace, 4357 Bromfield Ave., 6-8:30 p.m.
• Lake Smith Terrace West, 901 Five Forks Road, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Landstown Meadows, 1904 Haverhill Court, 5-8 p.m.
• Pembroke Meadows/Pembroke Shores (Pembroke Meadows Rec Center & Pool), 4300 Pembroke Blvd., 5-8 p.m.
• Princess Anne Quarter Park, 2360 Fenwick Way, 5-7:30 p.m.
• Princess Anne Woods, 1809 Capel Manor Way, 5-8 p.m.
• Relevant Church, 157 Morrison Ave., 5-7 p.m.
• Resort Beach Civic League with ViBe Creative District (ViBe Park), 1810 Cypress Ave., 6-9 p.m.
• Sajo Farms, 5528 Memorial Drive, 6-7 p.m.
• Scarborough Square Civic League (Fenwick Way Park), 1225 Warwick Drive, 6-8 p.m.
• Shadowlawn Civic League, 801 High Point Ave., 5-8 p.m.
• St. Croix Apartments, 801 Caribe Place, 5-7 p.m.
• Twin Canal Village Apartments, 1480 Drawbridge Circle, 5-7 p.m.
• Wolfsnare Plantation (Wolfsnare Park), 2401 Plantation Drive, 5-7 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 5! 

• National Night Out