Tuesday, August 5, 2003 is the 20th Annual National Night Out, a community building campaign, which is 'designed to: (1) Heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime 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.'

Find NNO events in your area, such as block parties, cookouts, visits from local police, parades, flashlight walks, contests, and youth programs.