The purpose of National Night Out is to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer and more caring place to live.  The event also facilitates the following:

• Promotes emergency and disaster preparedness

• Heightens crime and drug prevention awareness

• Generates support for, and participation in local anti-crime programs

• Strengthens neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships

• Sends a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back

This annual event is completely free to the Groton Community and is a family-friendly event.