On August 3, 2021 Mayor Jim Kenney joined Police Commissioner Outlaw, members of the Philadelphia Police Department, and residents at two of our city’s National Night Out events in West Philadelphia with the 19th Police District and North Philadelphia with the 39th Police District.

National Night Out highlights the importance of strengthening relationships between our communities and police, so we can all work together to stop the violence and create a safer Philadelphia for everyone.

mayor kenney shaking hands with a community member

The community came out and met with local officers, learned about resources available to them, and enjoyed musical performances, guest speakers, youth activities, and giveaways.

mayor kenney posing for a selfie with a resident

“Community engagement is a pivotal part of the work of the Philadelphia Police Department. National Night Out helps ensure Philadelphians have an opportunity to connect with our police officers and establish meaningful relationships so they can do their jobs to the best of their ability and keep you safe.” – Mayor Jim Kenney

Get Involved

To achieve and sustain a reduction in gun violence and improve the quality of life in communities most affected by gun violence, the City is investing in organizations with proven track records of delivering quality anti-violence interventions to help them expand and strengthen their efforts. A key step in this effort is the launch of the new Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grants. If you know of an organization that focuses on reducing violence through trauma-informed healing and restorative practices and safe havens and mentorship, tell them to apply for this new grant program by September 3, 2021.

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If you know an organization that works to reduce violence, tell them to apply for the Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant Program by September 3, 2021