What is 'National Night Out,' and why are my local police doing it?

What is 'National Night Out,' and why are my local police doing it?

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Many police departments host "National Night Out" in August and October - but what is it? What is National Night Out? National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) that aims to promote partnerships between law enforcement and neighborhoods. According to the NNO website, the initiative involves events such as block parties, festivals, parades, co…