Welcome to National Night Out 2016

National Night Out
Neighborhoods are encouraged to support National Night Out with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, and/or planning activities such as a cook-out or block party, hosting activities for kids and ice-breaker games for adults. This exciting event allows residents the opportunity to promote police-community partnerships; crime, drug and violence prevention; public safety; and neighborhood unity, sending a message to criminals that the neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime. According to NATW, last year's event was the largest ever that involved 37 million people in 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide.
What is National Night Out?
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT (NNO) is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participate in, local anti-crime programs; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. 
When Is It?
Nationally, NNO will be observed on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, and in Texas again on October 4, 2016. To allow ample time and daylight, City leaders will be visiting participating neighborhoods on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. In addition, the City of Lancaster will be hosting a centralized, community-wide National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Lancaster Public Safety Building, 1650 N. Dallas Ave.
In Neighborhoods
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
The City of Lancaster and the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is pleased to invite you and your community to participate in the “Annual National Night Out”(NNO) on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. National Night Out is a crime prevention event that allows neighborhoods across the nation to participate in a fun evening to meet-and-greet neighbors and ‘celebrate’ with City officials, including the Mayor, City Council members, City Administrators and various other City departments. 

City-Wide at Community Park


Tuesday, October 4, 2016


 The City will host a community National Night Out event at Lancaster Recreation Center. Activities include: basketball tournament, bounce houses for the kids, music, lots of vendor give-a-ways, and free food from In-N-Out Burgers. 

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Lancaster NNO Community Crossover
Ready to Register Your Neighborhood? Sign Up Now!

Step 1: Register With the City of Lancaster
We want to help ensure your NNO event is an absolute success! Let us be your source to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Submit your National Night Out event application now!

Step 2: Register With National Association of Town Watch
By visiting the NATW website, register your event and you will receive all the tools and resources needed to plan your event.
Contact
For any additional information, please contact the Community Relations Division at (972) 218-1303 or CommunityRelations@Lancaster-TX.com.