Members of U.S. Attorney’s Office Join Local Law Enforcement and the Community for National Night Out

WASHINGTON - Members of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia joined law enforcement partners, along with community organizers and neighbors, at Sycamore & Oak in the District's Congress Heights neighborhood, for National Night Out this evening.

"Our fellow community members both inspire us in our work and are invaluable partners in our efforts to hold those who harm our community accountable," said U.S. Attorney Graves. "On National Night Out, we thank our fellow community members for all that they are doing in this fight-the 35% reduction in violent crime we have seen this year would not be possible without their partnership."

This year, hundreds of residents across the District of Columbia participated in various National Night Out events in their communities. This annual community-building campaign promotes partnerships and camaraderie between law enforcement and the communities they serve in order to foster safer neighborhoods. Established in 1984 with funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice, the initiative is administered by the National Association of Town Watch, a nationwide non-profit organization.

With coordination by local law enforcement and community partners, National Night Out provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together in a positive way, by hosting neighborhood block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, and more fun activities. National Night Out sends a message that neighbors are united and working together to keep their communities and each other safe.

For more information, visit https://natw.org/.