Recognizing August 1, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

HRES 630 is a non-binding resolution recognizing August 1 as National Night Out, an annual community event where residents and law enforcement in the U.S. come together to strengthen community safety partnerships. It does not create new laws or policies but formally encourages law enforcement and public safety departments to use this day to improve community relations, explain emergency response procedures, and promote public safety awareness. The resolution highlights National Night Out’s 39-year history of uniting over 16,000 communities nationwide, involving more than 38 million participants, including those in U.S. territories and military bases. It emphasizes the event’s role in fostering trust between residents and local law enforcement without imposing any new requirements.