Deputies work to build relationships with community in Pierce County on National Night Out Deputies work to build relationships with community in Pierce County on National Night Out Tuesday, law enforcement agencies across the state and country took part in the National Night Out, an event focused on helping build strong relationships with police and community. WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, law enforcement agencies across the state and country took part in the National Night Out, an event focused on helping build strong relationships with police and the community. National Night Out is an annual event that has been around for decades. However, COVID-19 impacted it last year.