NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Arlington finished second nationally in the 2022 National Night Out Awards program . Arlington has placed in the Top 3 for cities with a population of 300,000 + every year since 2015 . National Night Out is a huge event that happens on the first Tuesday in October . Each year , neighborhoods , business owners , and visitors come together to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement . With neighborhoods hosting block parties and cookouts , it brings back a true sense of community by creating a strong partnership under positive circumstances that promotes police and community partnerships . There were 147 events and over 22,329 neighbors that participated .
The awards program is based upon a variety of factors , including the overall quality of the event , neighborhood engagement , and law enforcement involvement . The awards program requires agencies to submit a detailed package that highlights the activities and planning of the annual event .
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