Neighborhood & Business Watch
Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch is your best defenses against crime. The reason why Neighborhood Watch works so well is that it trains community members on how to report and protect themselves from crime. It also fosters relationships that keep a neighborhood strong and keeps crime at bay.
If you do not have an active group, now is the time to start! Arrange a meeting at a convenient time for you and your neighbors and make sure that the Crime Prevention officer is available to attend. That is it! The officer will email you invitations that you can give your neighbors to advertise the event.
During the meeting we discuss current crime trends and how to protect yourself from them; functions of our police department, when to call 911, how to report something suspicious and how to enhance your home security. The meeting usually takes less than two hours.
Business Watch
The Business Watch program is similar to the Neighborhood Watch program except it is businesses watching out for each other. The program is presented to businesses located in the same general area, such as in the Factory Stores, downtown area or any other shopping center/strip mall. The merchants and employees are offered training in a variety of subjects related to work including: security & safety, robbery & shoplifting awareness and prevention, and other employee safety issues. Telephone trees and business directories are established and a Business Watch & Safety handbook is provided to the participants.
Contact Us:
If you are interested in forming a Business or a Neighborhood Watch please call (707) 449-5432 or email the Crime Prevention Unit. |
