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Neighborhood Watch
The Neighborhood Watch Program is organized to enable the
police and the community to work together. The goal is
simple: To make each home, each street and each area more
crime resistant. The program is constantly expanding and
changing to meet the needs of the community.
Exchange of Information
Forming a Neighborhood Group
The Block Captain
Other Block Captain Activities
 Exchange of Information
Concerned citizens are the best asset any police department
has to help fight crime. The program is designed to
maximize that asset. The Crime Prevention Officer
maintains lines of communication with the Neighborhood Watch
Groups, supplying crime and suspect information, crime
prevention tips, and training on a variety of subjects.
This is done through Block Captains on each street. The
Officer also works with the community to solve neighborhood
problems. The system relies on the willingness of people
to get involved, stay informed of area problems, and work
together on solutions.
 Forming a Neighborhood Group
We can help organize a first meeting with your neighbors
and will provide current information on crime and crime
prevention. We will give your group tips on organizing
and maintaining contact with each other and with the police
department.
The Block Captain
Each street should appoint someone as the Block Captain.
This should be someone who is willing to put a small amount of
time into the program. The Block Captain acts as a
representative of your street.
Each Block Captain will be given important information on
area crime. The Block Captain then passes this
information to those on his or her block. The Block
Captain is also invited to the monthly area meeting and
distributes the monthly newsletter to neighbors (if
applicable).
Other Block Captain Activities
- Maintain a list of neighbors including home & work
phone numbers.
- Set up follow-up meetings for the street.
(Speakers are available on a variety of subjects.)
- Establish a list of neighbors who can watch over homes
when residents are away.
- Contact new neighbors and invite them to join the group.
- Act as a "clearing house" for information and
maintain contact with other Block Captains in the area.
- Block Captains should seek and use volunteers from the
group to help with these activities.
The program is simple and takes very little effort to start
and maintain. Neighborhood Watch ensures that group
members are informed, aware and involved. The goal of
making our area more crime resistant is worth the
effort and it works!
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