San Antonio Police Department is dropping the national brand National Night Out in 2026. It is now Neighbors Together. Door knocking by officers is continuing. The name change signals a deeper shift in how community policing is sold to residents. This is not just rebranding.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why is San Antonio dropping National Night Out in 2026?
- A: The San Antonio Police Department is rebranding the event as Neighbors Together to localize community policing outreach and change how the program is presented to residents.
- Q: Is police door knocking being stopped?
- A: No. Door knocking by officers is continuing under the new Neighbors Together name.
- Q: Does renaming National Night Out mean community policing is ending?
- A: No. The change reflects a strategic shift in messaging and branding, not the end of community policing efforts.