全美各地社區共同響應「全國守望相助夜」活動
Communities Across the U.S. Participate in National Night Out
Updated at: August 4, 2026 at 02:00 AM
每年，美國各地的社區都會齊聚一堂參與「全國守望之夜」(National Night Out, NNO)。
Every year, communities across the United States come together for National Night Out (NNO).
自 1984 年由全國城鎮守望協會(National Association of Town Watch)發起以來，這項倡議已從簡單的門廊燈守夜活動，演變成一場動員數百萬鄰里的浩大運動。
Since its launch in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, this initiative has grown from simple porch-light vigils into a massive movement involving millions of neighbors.
NNO 定於每年 8 月的第一個星期二舉行（部分地區則改在 10 月），旨在讓社區變得更安全且更緊密。
Held on the first Tuesday in August—or in October for some regions—NNO is designed to make neighborhoods safer and more connected.
其核心目標在於提高大眾對犯罪預防的意識，為地方反犯罪計畫爭取支持，並強化居民與執法人員之間的聯繫。
The core goals are to heighten awareness about crime prevention, generate support for local anti-crime programs, and strengthen the bond between residents and law enforcement.
透過在輕鬆、正向的環境中認識保護他們的警務人員，居民有助於消除可能導致社區變得脆弱的疏離感。
By getting to know the people who protect them in a relaxed, positive environment, residents help dismantle the isolation that can leave areas vulnerable.
慶祝活動形式多樣，從溫馨的街區派對和鄰里聚餐，到包含安全示範以及消防與警察人員出席的大型慶典皆有。
Celebrations vary from cozy block parties and neighborhood potlucks to large-scale festivals featuring safety demonstrations and visits from fire and police personnel.
歸根究底，「全國守望之夜」向罪犯傳遞了一個強而有力的訊息：居民們已組織起來、建立聯繫，並積極致力於相互照應。
Ultimately, National Night Out sends a powerful message to criminals that residents are organized, connected, and actively committed to looking out for one another.
它作為全年社區參與的重要催化劑，透過鄰居認識鄰居這一簡單行為，將各個街區轉變為更安全、更溫馨的居住環境。
It serves as an essential catalyst for year-round community engagement, transforming neighborhoods into safer, more caring places to live through the simple act of neighbors meeting neighbors.
