The Salinas Police Department together with Target Corp. is hosting the 28th annual National Night Out crime prevention event next month.

The event will occur from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the soccer complex at Constitution Boulevard and East Laurel Drive. The event strives to promote crime awareness, while building support and strengthening relationships within the community for law enforcement.

There will be more than 20 non profit groups at the event, and representation from the police department including SWAT, the K-9 unit, Police Activities League and neighborhood watch. Other agencies at the event include the California Highway patrol and the Salinas Fire Department. Other highlights include martial arts demonstrations, bounce houses and music.