The annual community-building campaign aims to bring local law enforcement and the community together. Author: Micah Wilson Updated: 8:04 PM CDT August 3, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark For the past 38 years, on the first Tuesday in August, law enforcement agencies have participated in the ‘National Night Out’ event with the goal of bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement.
“Just to invite their communities and come and hang out with them and enjoy each other’s company,” said Fayetteville Police Department Sargent Tony Murphy. “Just to let them know we are them. We’re not just a badge, there’s a person behind that badge.