The Town of Farmville will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7, a release from the Town of Farmville and Farmville Police Department cited.

“National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community,” the release cited.

In 2017, the Town’s citizens held nine events in neighborhoods across town, earning Farmville 17th place nationally in areas with a population of 15,000 or less, the release cited. Residents can host neighborhood block parties. McGruff, the crime dog, and police department members will visit neighborhoods hosting these events.

Event hosts are asked to contact the Farmville Police Department with plans for their event by July 21.

“National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug-prevention awareness, develop and strengthen partnerships between police and residents, and generate support for anti-crime programs such as Neighborhood Watch, Crime Solvers and Business Watch,” the release cited.

To learn more about National Night Out, contact Farmville Police Department at 434-392-9259.