STUDIO CITY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A slew of cities across the Southland will host National Night Out events Tuesday in an effort to strengthen the bond between communities and local police departments.
Law enforcement will be joined by city leaders at the free events that will include food, music, children's activities and more.
National Night Out has been celebrated for more than 30 years, with gatherings as small as a backyard barbecue or as large as a festival. The aim is for residents to improve relationships with local officers, discuss ways to make the neighborhood safer and even organize Neighborhood Watch programs.
Some of the local events include: