Several Orange County cities joined thousands of communities nationwide this week to celebrate the annual National Night Out crime-prevention event, which aims to cultivate healthy police-community relationships in neighborhoods.
The event dates back to 1984, advertised as “America’s night out against crime.” The campaign was led by residents wanting to show community pride and take back their streets from crime.
Today, it has grown to include block parties, parades, movie screenings with picnics, live entertainment, and police and fire demonstrations celebrated by millions of people across the United States.
Regarding the “night out” portion, residents are encouraged by local law enforcement to lock their doors, turn on house lights, and join in with neighbors, law enforcement, and Neighborhood Watch leaders to promote anti-crime prevention….