1) Santa Monica SWAT Officer Robert Sparks, shows a spotting scope to Matthew Salerno, 7, during the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. 2) SMPD Officer Tony Green shows Isabelle Gonzales, 5, how his motorcycle works during the celebration. 3) SMPD Harbor Patrol officer Dan Buchanan places a gas mask on Matthew Salerno, 7.  4) SMPD Officer Peter Lashley gives Julia Lunsford, 9, a motorcycle lesson. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.