Join Your Neighbors for Night to Unite 2022

June 15, 2022

The Rochester Police Department (RPD) and Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) are excited to celebrate Night to Unite, also known as National Night Out.

Millions of people across the country will join forces on Tuesday, August 2 to promote neighborhood unity and police-community partnerships in pursuit of safer communities.

Police Chief Jim Franklin shares, “We’re committed to delivering the highest level of public safety to the City of Rochester, but that requires all of us to work together. Night to Unite is a perfect opportunity for neighborhoods and law enforcement to come together, have some fun and support a common goal.”

Neighborhoods are encouraged to organize gatherings and register them at RochOlmstedUnite.com by July 28. Law enforcement officers from RPD or OCSO will visit as many neighborhood celebrations as possible. Other first responders, including Rochester Fire Department, will be visiting neighborhoods too.

“We are very excited to fully swing into Night to Unite this year," said Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson. "The premise is to give neighbors and communities the chance get to know each other, increase awareness of crime, drug and violence prevention in their community and strengthen the relationship with their law enforcement. Plan your gathering today.”

Night to Unite is traditionally held on the first Tuesday in August.