National Night Out, a crime and drug prevention initiative observed on August 1, drew hundreds of community members to LAPD events citywide.
Among the locations where people rallied was Mac Arthur Park where locals and officers gathered before setting out on a community walk. The mile-long walk culminated at Rampart Community Police Station, where a block party awaited.
Block party-goers enjoyed an evening of festivities alongside officers, including complimentary food, music and games.
Spearheaded by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out began in 1984. The initiative is traditionally commemorated the first Tuesday in August.
As of 2001, some 33 million people in 9,700 communities worldwide participated in National Night Out cookouts, parades, festivals, and fairs. The initiative celebrates
police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and public-safety successes.
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