Police Strengthening Community Bonds Through National Night Out

For the past 39 years, National Night Out (NNO) has brought law enforcement and the communities they serve closer together to help reduce crime. 

Now in year 40, NNO remains an effective, inexpensive and fun way to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in Virginia Beach, as well as across the country. 

"This is an incredible opportunity for us to engage with the people we serve," said Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate. "We look forward to National Night Out every year as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship we have with our community." 

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. 6, 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. 

National Night Out in Virginia Beach 

Virginia Beach communities with plans to celebrate NNO on Aug. 6 include: 

• Aragona Civic League, 709 Aragona Blvd., 5:30-9 p.m.
• Buckner Farms, 1508 Competitor Court, 5:30-7 p.m. 
• Charlestowne East Park, 1760 Legare Lane, 6-8 p.m. 
• Chimney Hill Community, 800 Chimney Hill Parkway, 6-8 p.m.
• College Park, 1324 College Park Blvd., 5:30-8 p.m. 
• Eastwind Apartments, 1997 Eastwood Villa Lane, 4-6 p.m.
• Fairfield Forest, 5380 Hargrove Blvd., 6-7:30 p.m.
• Great Neck Meadows, 912 Tigertail Road, 6-8 p.m.
• Lake Christopher, 1733 Lake Christopher Drive, 6-8 p.m.
• Level Green, 6049 Indian River Road, 5-7 p.m.
• Pembroke Meadows, 4300 Pembroke Blvd., 5:30-9 p.m.
• Princess Anne Quarter, 2360 Fenwick Way, 5-7:30 p.m. 
• Resort Beach Civic League with ViBe Creative District, 1810 Cypress Ave., 6-8 p.m.
• Ridgely Manor, 1268 Lambeth Lane, 7-9 p.m. 
• Scarborough Square, 1225 Warwick Drive, 6-8 p.m.
• Shadowlawn Civic League, 801 High Point Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Twin Canal Village Apartments, 1480 Drawbridge Circle, 5-7 p.m. 

Communities that would like to participate are encouraged to register their NNO events with VBPD. We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 6!