![]() Neighborhood Watch Is A catalyst for bringing the neighborhood together Neighborhood Watch Is NOT A vigilante force Personal risk 100% guarantee Member Responsibilities Get to know your neighbors Maintain/update block maps/profile forms Attend meetings Implement security measures consistently Take care of neighbors Report suspicious activity Report Suspicious Activity The eyes and ears of the police Residents know the neighborhood What is suspicious? An event that you feel is out of the ordinary or should not be taking place. Call 9 1 1 Describe the event Location Persons Male/Female Size Hair, eyes, skin Clothes Vehicles License Plate Color Make/Model shape Size 4 doors or 2 Damage or unique features Direction of travel Occupants How to make your home less attractive to a burglar Examine home from street Location Landscaping Lighting/dark areas Are tools left outside? Burglars Enemies Time Burglars what to get in and get out fast Light Burglars do not want to be seen Sound Burglars do not what to be heard Lock Doors and Windows Doors should be solid core Dead bolts should be used Doors can be reinforced Garage service doors should have the same level of security as the front door Professional Burglar – subtle hints Too much lighting Air conditioning not on Cars on driveway haven’t been moved in awhile Being seen Lights around the exterior Motion sensor flood lights Lights on in the interior Timers Radios/Televisions Landscaping Does it create a concealment opportunity for the burglar? Being heard Dogs Outside in fenced yard Inside dogs get fed Small gravel on the ground adjacent to windows Thorny landscaping Alarms Whole household should be familiar with operation Going Away? Don’t pack the car on driveway Arrange for mail/newspaper Lock the doors/windows Put on alarm Police Vacation watch form Notify NW block captain Other Considerations Don’t leave notes on door Use caution with VM messages Inventory/mark property video |
