SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Neighbors connected with their local police officers Tuesday across Hampton Roads during National Night Out events, with one of the biggest taking place in Suffolk.

"The city awaits this moment, and this is a moment where we get to come together as a community, a village to celebrate our first responders," set-up director and pastor Karl Wilkins said. "The kids are excited," said Suffolk resident Helen Simmons. "They don't have to be afraid of the police. It's nice." Strengthening relationships is what's at the core of National Night Out — the annual community-building campaign for law enforcement agencies all across Hampton Roads. The city of Suffolk has had one of the largest events for years. "We work throughout the year to build this community event to where it's

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