LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 1, 2026) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to register their neighborhoods now for participation in National Night Out, taking place Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

National Night Out is a nationwide campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help make communities safer and more caring places to live.

Sheriff’s deputies, Maryland State Police, elected officials, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, and other community representatives will fan out across St. Mary’s County on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm in participating neighborhoods.

National Night Out is proudly sponsored locally by SMECO.

Neighborhoods planning to participate are asked to register with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, even if they have already signed up through the National Night Out website. This helps ensure your event is included in local planning, coordination, and outreach efforts.

The deadline to register with the Sheriff's Office is Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

To register your neighborhood event or let us know you've already registered nationally, visit www.firstsheriff.com/community/national-night-out or email smcnno@stmaryscountymd.gov.

Let’s work together to build stronger, safer neighborhoods across St. Mary’s County.