Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the New Orleans Police Department along with other city officials will kick off the 40th annual Night Out Against Crime beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 17 at the Milne Recreation Center, 5420 Franklin Avenue.

The event is free to the public and will feature music, food and drinks, family-friendly activities, various community resources and more!  There will also be special appearances by NOPD's Mounted and K-9 Units.

Night Out Against Crime brings together citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials to raise crime prevention awareness, reduce crime and increase support for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Residents, businesses and organizations can register their own parties by visiting:

nola.gov/nopd/night-out/

Participants are encouraged to post photos from the Night Out Against Crime festivities on social media using the hashtag #NightOutNOLA.  The NOPD's official social media handle is @NOPDNEWS.  Be sure to tag us! 

For more information about Night Out Against Crime, please contact Public Affairs at 504-658-5858 or by email at nopdpio@nola.gov

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.