National Night Out August 5th, 2025
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. The best way to build a safer community is to know your neighbors and your surroundings. National Night Out triumphs over a culture that isolates us from each other and allows us to rediscover our own communities. This year’s National Night Out campaign will involve community members, law enforcement, fire department, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and local officials from the city of Thornton.
National Night Out coordinators are responsible for the planning and coordination of the entire event to include any reservations/bookings, sound/traffic permits, food, flyers, etc. The Thornton Police Department will provide giveaway items for each event and will ensure police officers attend each event in the city. Registration deadline is July 22, 2025.
Getting Permits
It is the coordinator’s responsibility to turn sound and alcohol permit applications in to the appropriate department. Be sure to submit the applications at least two weeks in advance to allow plenty of time for processing. Link below.
Blocking Streets
A traffic control permit is required for you to block off a portion of a Thornton public street for your party area. Residents must provide their own barricades/cones for blocking the street. The permit lists the detailed conditions and requirements. Vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle access must still be permitted for residents living within the party area wishing to get in and out.
Signing up
If you would like to host a National Night Out event in your neighborhood and register your event with the Thornton Police Department, please contact Officer Kimberly Twinem at 720-977-5585 or email at Kimberly.Twinem@Thorntonco.gov. You can also complete the form below.