How Do You Organize A Community Watch Program To Report Burglaries?
An effective way to prevent crime and catch burglars is to organize a community watch program. When neighbors know how to report burglaries, everyone involved benefits. Here’s how to organize a community watch program. Anyone can organize a community watch program to report burglaries and other illegal activities. Your age, marital status or whether you rent or own doesn’t matter. Speak with your neighbors to weigh their interest in the program. Explain to them the program’s purpose: to deter burglaries, offer advice on how to secure property, monitor the neighborhood and report any suspicious activities. Invite a crime prevention officer from the local precinct to attend your first meeting. This officer will provide information about crime trends in the neighborhood and offer advice on how to maintain the program. Select a neighborhood watch coordinator and other block captains who are willing to organize meetings and keep members informed. Invite new neighbors into the program. Talk
