Report suspicious and criminal behavior immediately by calling 911, or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-494-TIPS or texting TIP to CRIME (27463).

National Night Out 2010

National Night Out Boston 2010 is the 26th annual citywide celebration. This program cultivates and strengthens partnerships among the community, youth, police, city agencies and community-based organizations. National Night Out also acknowledges the remarkable contributions of Neighborhood Watch groups, and seeks to increase participation in Neighborhood Watch programs among local residents.

The following is a schedule of events:

District Events, Block Parties, Neighborhood Walks, Porch Sits, and Garden Events run from July 16th through August 3rd.

  • Each Police District in Boston will host is a district wide celebration – dates, times, and locations to be announced.
  • Neighborhood Watch groups will host Block Parties, Porch Sits, Neighborhood Walks, and Lights On events - dates, times, and locations to be announced.

    • Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Ed Davis will recognize the cities Top Ten Neighborhood Watch groups of the year as well as the Crime Fighter of the year. 

    City Wide Celebration at the Franklin Park Zoo, August 3rd, 2010, 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

    Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Ed Davis will host up to 10,000 Bostonians who will enjoy free admission and access to zoo attractions, sponsor booths.