The Kirkland Police Department looks forward to Kirkland neighborhoods participating in the annual National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 4.

“National Night Out” is a nationwide campaign aimed at involving communities in crime and drug prevention awareness. Activities that neighborhoods may want to host include cookouts, block parties, flashlight walks, or contests.

The Kirkland Police and Fire Departments will be attending community events between 6 and 9 p.m. To show support of National Night Out, Kirkland residents are encouraged to get with neighbors and friends, turn your porch lights on, and come outside to take a stand against crime.

For National Night Out information, visit www.nationalnightout.org.

To register an event with the city of Kirkland, visit the Kirkland Police National Night Out webpage.