RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) celebrated National Night Out throughout early August with partner law enforcement agencies. Many of VADOC’s Probation & Parole districts gathered together with their communities for cookouts, parties, and other social events.
“Our agency values National Night Out and the great opportunity it provides for our corrections teams across the Commonwealth to connect with the communities they protect every single day,” said VADOC Director Joseph W. Walters. “I would like to personally thank each participating district, each probation & parole officer, our law enforcement partners, community partners, and everyone who played a role in organizing these special events.”
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie between law enforcement agencies, other public safety agencies, and communities to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. More information about National Night Out can be found on the organization’s website.
Other Districts will be celebrating National Night Out events during other parts of the year, in conjunction with their localities.
