Neighborhood Watch is one of the best ways to prevent crime and help keep neighborhoods strong. Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that uses the active participation of residents, in cooperation with the police department, to reduce crime in their communities.

     Neighborhood Watch helps neighbors get to know each other and learn how to work together. At Neighborhood Watch meetings, residents are taught how to recognize and report suspicious activities in their neighborhoods. The extra "eyes and ears" of alert neighbors help the police catch criminals. Neighborhood Watch can reduce crime and increase the quality of life in neighborhoods.

      In addition, Neighborhood Watch is not really a major time committment. You can organize and launch a group in just one meeting.

       Do not be reactive to crime. Frequently, we see people only wanting to join a Neighborhood Watch only after crime is already a problem in their neighborhood. Be proactive and stop crime before it occurs.  

Top Seven Reasons to Organize a Neighborhood Watch group:

  1. Learn crime prevention strategies to reduce your chances of becoming a victim
  2. Get to know your neighbors
  3. Improve your neighborhood's quality of life
  4. Maintain property values
  5. Improve neighborhood communication
  6. Increase security and awareness
  7. Solve problems together

For more information about starting a Neighborhood Watch in your area,

call Ofc. Chandler at 615.754.2550 ext. 260

 

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