LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
Residents of the Las Vegas area are getting the opportunity to learn how to fight crime at National Night Out.
Organizers say the campaign aims to heighten awareness for crime and drug prevention while strengthening the partnership between police and members of the community.
National Night Out is Aug. 7 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Town Square.
It is free and open to the public.
Guests can meet members of several community services, including Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Metro Police-Mounted Unit and SWAT.
They can also enjoy free food and live music.
Children can explore vehicles, have their fingerprints recorded and get IDs.
National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch.
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