Communities celebrate National Night Out

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The first Tuesday in August marks America’s National Night Out Against Crime. For nearly 30 years communities like the Village at Greenfield Apartments have come together to strengthen neighborhood spirit and build partnerships with local law enforcement.

“Heightened awareness of crime in the neighborhood and know that when the police officers come out here it’s nothing negative. They’re coming for positive things to help them,” organizer Tina Heyer said.

Last year almost 36 million people in 15,000 communities throughout the country participated in the event. Even more were expected to participate this year.