Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2027

New Hope's Night to Unite is an annual community-building event held on the first Tuesday in August. Formerly known as National Night Out, the event brings neighbors together to build relationships, strengthen police-community partnerships and promote safer, more connected neighborhoods.

Residents are encouraged to organize neighborhood gatherings such as block parties, cookouts or ice cream socials. Registered gatherings may receive visits from police officers, firefighters, City staff and elected officials.

Register Your Neighborhood Gathering

Neighborhoods are encouraged to register their Night to Unite events with the New Hope Police Department. Registration helps City staff coordinate visits and requests for street barricades.

Registration deadlines and the 2027 registration form will be available closer to the event.

The New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale police departments offer a free Community Police Academy each fall for adults interested in learning more about local law enforcement.

The seven-week program provides a behind-the-scenes look at police operations through presentations, demonstrations and hands-on activities led primarily by officers from the three departments. Topics include patrol procedures, criminal investigations, crime scene processing, K-9 operations, use of force, mental health, crime prevention and more.

Classes typically begin in September. Space is limited, participants must commit to attending all seven sessions and a brief background check is required.

Registration: Information and registration details for the next academy will be posted when available.

For questions, contact Officer Lee Larson at [email protected].

Neighborhood Watch is one of the most effective ways to prevent crime and reduce fear. Active participation in Neighborhood Watch forges bonds between neighbors to help reduce burglaries, theft, and other crimes and also forms a partnership between police and the community we serve.

New Hope has approximately 60 active Neighborhood Watch Groups. Neighborhood Watch Groups should meet at least two times per year, once with police to discuss crime prevention or a related topic of interest to the neighbors, and a second more informal meeting or block party to ensure neighbors are staying in touch and informed. Neighborhood Watch Groups are also asked to have members sign up for Operation ID, a free program to assist residents in marking valuable property as a tool to prevent theft, and to assist officers in returning property to the owner if it is lost or stolen.

If you would like to start a Neighborhood Watch Group in your area or schedule a meeting, please call 763-531-5170.

• Why Neighborhood Watch?
  
• Block Captain Job Description
  
• Watch Member Job Description
• Neighborhood Watch Meeting Attendance Sheet

The Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) is a collaboration between Hennepin County and participating cities, including New Hope, that works to strengthen relationships, communication and understanding between law enforcement and multicultural communities.

Through community outreach, education and opportunities for open dialogue, JCPP helps residents better understand police practices while helping officers learn about the diverse cultures and experiences of the people they serve.

Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC)
New Hope's Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) is a volunteer group that works with the Police Department to build trust, improve communication and strengthen relationships with the community.

Members meet monthly with police personnel to discuss community concerns, share perspectives and identify opportunities for collaboration. The committee welcomes people from diverse backgrounds who live, work or are involved in community organizations in New Hope.

Interested in joining? Complete the Multicultural Advisory Committee Application (PDF).

For more information, contact New Hope Community Liaison Ashley Sarow at [email protected] or 612-282-1905.

The New Hope Crime Prevention Fund Board is an independent 501c (3) organization, administered by a volunteer board of directors, whose purpose is to encourage the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals in the city of New Hope by:

• informing New Hope citizens of methods of discouraging crime on their property and in their community
• advancing, promoting and administrating charitable and educational activities and projects for the purpose of crime prevention and the apprehension of criminals in New Hope

For more information on the New Hope Crime Prevention Fund, please visit their website:

New Hope Crime Prevention Fund