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neighborhood watch

A Checklist for starting a neighborhood watch program.

You Will Need:
  • A person or group of people committed to starting a Neighborhood Watch.
  • A planning committee to initiate the program.
  • A list of what issues initially need to be addressed in your community.
  • A means of communicating with the residents, e.g., e-mail, fliers, telephone trees.
  • Publicity for the initial Neighborhood Watch meeting.
  • A meeting agenda to keep things moving and on track.
  • A place to meet-resident's house or apartment, community center, school, library.
  • A crime prevention officer to discuss the crime issues in the neighborhood and to help train members.
  • A map of the community with spaces for names, addresses, and phone numbers of all households.
  • Brochures or other materials on topics of interest to the residents.
  • A sign-up sheet for those interested in becoming block or building captains.
  • Neighborhood Watch signs to be posted around the community. Some jurisdictions require a minimum number of participants before Neighborhood Watch signs can be posted.
  • Facts about crime in your neighborhood. (These can be found in police reports, and newspapers)
Neighborhood Watch
To Add Excitement:
  • Mix business with pleasure - allow attendees time to socialize.
  • Seek out neighborhood go-getters - civic leaders and elected officials to be your advocates and mentors.
  • Work with such existing organizations as citizens' association, tenants' association, or housing authorities.
  • Provide speakers on topics of community interest.
  • Link crime prevention into activities promoted by other groups: child protection, anti-vandalism projects, community service, arson prevention, recreation activities for young people.
  • Start a neighborhood newsletter.
To Build Partnerships:
  • Police Departments and Sheriffs' office's endorsement is critical to a Watch group's credibility. These agencies are the major sources of information on local crime patterns, crime prevention education, and crime reporting.
  • Local businesses and organizations can help provide fliers and a newsletter, offer meeting places, and distribute crime prevention information. Ask an electronics store to donate cellular phones.
  • Libraries can provide research materials, videos, computers, and meeting space.
  • Media can aid Neighborhood Watches by publicizing recruitment drives.
  • Look to volunteer centers, parent groups, and labor unions for advice on recruiting volunteers.
  • Teenagers are valuable resources. They can be an integral part of a citizens' patrol including biking and rollerblading to scout the neighborhood.
  • Places of worship can provide meeting space and a good source of volunteers.
Champaign County Ohio Sheriff Matthew Melvin
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    • SUBSTANCE ABUSE
    • FARM WATCH
    • NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
    • PERSONAL SAFETY
    • SENIOR WATCH
    • A.L.I.C.E. Training
  • CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
    • INVESTIGATIONS INFORMATION
    • SUBMIT A TIP
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    • COURT SERVICES INFORMATION
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