National Night Out to bring neighbors, police together

Concord’s Dana Estates neighbors got ahead of the curve and held their own National Night Out (NNO) on June 22, in advance of other local events planned for Aug. 1.

Police and firefighters attended the Dana Plaza celebration, along with a K-9 officer and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a volunteer division of the Concord Police Department.

NNO events have traditionally been held the first Tuesday in August since 1984. Many other Concord neighborhoods are planning their own parties on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

More than just fun neighborhood social gatherings, they are a chance for residents to get to know each other and their local police officers.

According to the Concord Police Department, it’s an opportunity to build important relationships that help keep neighborhoods safe.