Register for National Night Out

Held on the first Tuesday of August each year, National Night Out was introduced in 1984 through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers across the nation.  The first National Night Out involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states.  Now, over 38 million people in more than 16,000 communities throughout the country will join forces to promote police-community partnerships, crime, drug and violence prevention, safety and neighborhood unity.  There are 47 cities in Oregon participating.

The best way to build a safer community is to know your neighbors and your surroundings. National Night Out triumphs over a culture that isolates us from each other and allows us to rediscover our own communities.

National Night Out is designed to:  1) heighten crime awareness; 2) generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; 3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations; and 4) send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Residents in neighborhoods in Keizer and across the nation are asked to lock their doors and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.  Many neighborhoods will host a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, potlucks, dessert socials and youth activities, with visits from first responders.  Neighborhood Watch block captains are highly encouraged to organize an event as an opportunity to contact their participants, meet new neighbors and update their rosters.  Neighborhoods without an organized Neighborhood Watch are also encouraged to participate.

In partnership with the National Association of Town Watch, the Keizer Police Department will co-sponsor the 40th annual National Night Out event citywide on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m.

If you would like to register to have Keizer PD officers and staff visit your event, please complete the form below.  Registration needs to be submitted not later than 3 p.m. on July 30, 2024.        

For more information, contact Lt Tim Hein at 503-856-3523 or by clicking here

Orange Cones and McGruff:  If you wish to borrow orange cones from the Police Department or if you would like to request a visit from McGruff, please note that in the comments below. **McGruff will not be available if the temperature is above 85˚ F.**