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National Night Out

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National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that is celebrated nationwide. The campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.

National Night Out is designed to:

Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
Generate support for local anti-crime efforts
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back

NNO 2024 Flyer.pdf

When is National Night Out?

How do we register our block to participate?

What if we don't register our block party?

How do I know if my neighborhood is having a party?

Typically there are over 325+ parties throughout the city. It's likely there is one on your block or close to you. Many National Night Organizers place a sign in their yard saying "National Night Out Event Here". If you don't see a party on your block, consider hosting one next year and joining the fun!

Maps depicting registrations received are commonly updated prior to the event.

Now that our neighborhood is registered, now what?

Inform your neighborhood that an event is planned and encourage neighbors to attend. Each neighborhood can determine when and where they will meet, if food or activities will be planned and if any items are needed to be brought to the party (chairs, table, cooler...).

A party packet will be available for pick up in early July which includes a blank invite and other materials.

What is in a party packet?

Party Packets will be available in early July!!

They contain a National Night Out newsletter which covers many details to help you have a successful event. In addition, there are various resources and materials available for you to share with your neighbors. The chalk art content will return this year so free chalk will be available. Each neighborhood should have already received a National Night Out yard sign. There are only a limited number available and are to be fiscally responsible, please check with a past host/block captain to locate your sign before requesting another. You can pick up your party packet materials at the Bloomington police department lobby starting in July.

Can we block off our street for our event?

Caution Tape is available for your party.

Important notes on caution tape:

The caution tape is to assist you in communication and safety for your National Night Out event. It is intended to be used only on NNO and not on public streets other days of the year.
The safety tape DOES NOT provide an official closure of the street but only assist with communications for the event.
Please respect the fact that some neighbors, emergency response vehicles, or others may use the street; hence the street shouldn’t be blocked and your care in placing tables, chairs, or objects at the edge of the street or on a driveway would be appreciated.
Please adhere the caution tape to a tree, chair, cooler… with at least one moveable support.
Tape should be back 30 feet from the edge of an intersected street.
Keeping in mind, the visiting police, fire and ambulance vehicles need access to your street and party area.
At the conclusion of your party, you are free to dispose of the tape or keep it to use again in future years.