U.S. Attorney’s Office Participates in National Night Out

Crime: None reported, but efforts to prevent crime will be highlighted

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – In a push for community policing and crime prevention, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia, will join local law enforcement and residents at events in Martinsburg, Bridgeport, and Wheeling on Tuesday, August 3rd. The events are part of the 37th annual National Night Out.

‘Our law enforcement partners across the district work tirelessly to protect our communities,’ said Randolph J. Bernard, Acting U.S Attorney, Northern District of West Virginia. ‘We support them on this day and every day in their efforts.’

The U.S. Attorney’s Office will participate at Wheeling Park’s Ice Rink, Martinsburg’s War Memorial Park, and Bridgeport’s Recreational Complex, with each event from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

National Night Out is a community-building and crime prevention campaign that promotes collaborative law enforcement-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Thousands of communities nationwide will participate in neighborhood block parties, festivals, cookouts, safety demonstrations, seminars, and activities that heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate support for and participation in local anticrime efforts.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office staff will spread a message of drug prevention and positivity at this year’s event. They are also giving away one backpack filled with school supplies at each location to support the importance of education.

Events such as these help to strengthen neighborhood spirit, police-community partnerships, and demonstrate a shared commitment for strong and safe communities.

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