Coverage dated August 4, 2026 to August 5, 2026

National Night Out events in CNY build community ties with police, warn of online dangers for children

Headline from LocalSYR

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Police cars, bounce houses and family-friendly activities filled the evening at Syracuse's National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4. Hundreds of residents gathered at the event, which is meant to strengthen community relationships with local law enforcement.

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  1. FOX 2 St. Louis

    Communities to host 'National Night Out' activities Tuesday (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    FOX 2 St. Louis's feed description

    ST. LOUIS - Communities on both sides of the river are taking part in National Night Out activities Tuesday evening, an initiative aimed at fostering relationships between the community and law enforcement.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    National Night Out brings Philadelphia communities, police together (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Communities across Philadelphia came together Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement. The nationwide event, which began in Lower Merion in 1970, has grown into a tradition celebrated in cities across the United State…

  3. WTHR Indianapolis

    LIST: 'National Night Out' events across central Indiana (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

    Police will be out in their communities, meeting with neighborhood watch and anti-violence groups to help coordinate their efforts.

  4. Valley Central

    Pharr, Edinburg and McAllen police departments holding National Night Out events (opens Valley Central)

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    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As the summer winds down, three upper Valley police departments are holding National Night Out events on Tuesday. National Night Out is an annual community-building event campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and crime preve…

  5. WANE Fort Wayne

    Law enforcement agencies take part in National Night Out (opens WANE Fort Wayne)

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    WANE Fort Wayne's feed description

    National Night Out started 43 years ago in the western suburbs of Philadelphia.

  6. KELOLAND Sioux Falls

    Sioux Falls hosts annual 'National Night Out' (opens KELOLAND Sioux Falls)

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    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- 15 Sioux Falls neighborhoods are gearing up to host the National Night Out event. The purpose of the event is to give residents, first responders, and other city officials a chance to interact in a more relaxed setting.

  7. NBC 4 Columbus

    National Night Out unites community, law enforcement (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Communities across central Ohio gathered to celebrate the relationship between residents and first responders during National Night Out on Tuesday. The nationwide campaign allows families to gather in a safe space to have fun and engage with law enforcement.

  8. WRBL Columbus

    Local law enforcement and public safety officials gather for National Night Out (opens WRBL Columbus)

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    COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Tuesday night was special for local first responders and the neighborhoods they serve as National Night Out took place across Columbus. Downtown and Historic District residents are prepared to feed and thank those that serve the community as they waited for the caravan of publ…

  9. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    National Night Out: Mount Pleasant police give community insight (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    The Mount Pleasant Police Department used its National Night Out to invite community members to connect with officers in their neighborhoods.

  10. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    National Night Out brings police, neighbors together in Philly, South Jersey (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    National Night Out is being marked across the country Tuesday, August 4, with events designed to promote safety and foster stronger relationships between local law enforcement and the communities they serve.

  11. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    National Night Out events foster connection with police and neighbors across Central Indiana (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Communities across Central Indiana, including Indianapolis, Noblesville, and Westfield, held National Night Out events on Tuesday to foster connections between citizens and law enforcement through food, games, and shared activities.

  12. We Are Green Bay

    Neenah hosts 'National Night Out' for multiple Fox Valley communities (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) - Neenah police stepped up to make sure neighboring communities could still have a 'National Night Out' event to go to on Tuesday night. After the tornado, Menasha and Fox Crossing had to cancel their 'National Night Out' events because of damage to the venues and their resources…

  13. Berkshire Eagle

    Adams Police Department connects with community at National Night Out (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    The Adams police and fire departments on Tuesday hosted National Night Out, a community event to connect residents with first responders.

  14. LocalSYR

    National Night Out events in CNY build community ties with police, warn of online dangers for children (opens LocalSYR)

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    LocalSYR's feed description

    SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Police cars, bounce houses and family-friendly activities filled the evening at Syracuse's National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4. Hundreds of residents gathered at the event, which is meant to strengthen community relationships with local law enforcement.

  15. Wilmington News Journal

    National Night Out brings community together in Wilmington (opens Wilmington News Journal)

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    Wilmington News Journal's feed description

    WILMINGTON, Ohio — Local residents had the opportunity to meet local law enforcement, first responders and community organizations during National Night Out on Tuesday at the Wilmington Walmart.

  16. Nooz Hawk

    National Night Out Shows Community First Responders are ‘Here for Them’ (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    Bounce houses and live performances shared McClelland Street with emergency vehicles and military equipment Tuesday evening for Santa Maria’s National Night Out. Organized by the city’s police department, National Night […]