IMPD promotes safety and unity during National Night Out

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police are encouraging communities citywide to join them Tuesday night and participate in this year’s National Night Out.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says it is joining more than 38 million people across 17,000 communities for the annual event, which is always held on the second Tuesday of August.

Organizers say the goal is to promote police-community partnerships, prevent crime, promote safety, and encourage neighborhood unity. 

IMPD says these year’s theme is “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”

Throughout the evening, people will have an opportunity to talk with officers and other law enforcement officials as neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, cookouts with safety demonstrations and visits from emergency officials. IMPD says more than 100 National Night Out events will be taking place across the city.

At noon Tuesday, Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett and IMPD Chief Chris Bailey will kick off the event with a ceremony at the International District Community Center.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office will also honor the 2025 Community Crime Fighters of the Year during the opening ceremony. Each of the honorees have embodied the meaning of police-community partnership and show a strong commitment to improving their neighborhoods, the office says.   

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears and U.S. Attorney Thomas Wheeler II will also make an appearance.

Below are just a few of the National Night Out event locations:

• Gurdwara Gur Nanak Darbar: 425 S. High School Rd., 4 – 8 p.m.
• Crown Hill & Butler Tarkington: 3400 N. Boulevard Place, 5 –7 p.m.
• Castle Cove Neighborhood: 8220 Lake Point Court, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
• Washington Park (Oxford Neighborhood): 3130 E. 30^th St., 6 – 9 p.m.
• Bean Creek Neighborhood Association: 2560 Villa Ave., 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Positive Impact Neighborhood: 4802 Madison Ave., 6 – 8 p.m.
• Southeast Community Services: 901 Shelby St., 6 – 8 p.m.
• Coventry Park Crime Watch: 5522 Blairwood Dr., 6 – 8 p.m.

Tuesday’s National Night Out comes on the heels of a violent summer in Indianapolis, with many young people involved in the crime. The city has since strengthened curfew hours and increased youth outreach programs.

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