This year the Natick Police Department, along with its many event sponsors and community partners, will participate in the nationwide, “41st Annual National Night Out” starting at 4 p.m. at Memorial Field,92-108 West St., Natick. National Night Out is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness

• Generate supports for, and participation n, local anticrime efforts

• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships

• Send a message to criminals letting then know our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime.

From 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 6th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Natick and across the nation, are asked to lock their doors, turn on poutside lights and spend the evening outside with their neighbors and police at this free event.

Follow the Natick Police on “X” @Natickpolice for more details as the event gets closer. If you are a local business or resident that would loke to participate in some way, please contact Lt. Chad Howard at [email protected], or by calling 508-647-9516.