Brings law enforcement and the community together as a team
Instills a greater sense of security and well being
Reduces the fear of crime in your community
Setup
To set up a Neighborhood Watch group, you will need to:
Define the area where the group will be active
This usually encompasses a one-block area, including houses on both sides of the street
Encourage residents to participate in programs such as Operation Identification and security surveys
Once half of the neighbors have completed either of the two programs, the sheriff's office will officially label the area a Neighborhood Watch group
Select block captains
A general rule of thumb is to have one captain for every 15 families
Block Captain Responsibilities
Neighborhood Watch block captains are responsible for:
Arranging for residents' orientation and education
Organizing neighborhood meetings
Promoting the Neighborhood Watch program
Scheduling residential security surveys and the Operation Identification program
Additional Information
For more information or to set up a Neighborhood Watch meeting, please contact Crime Prevention Officer, Corporal James Grimaldi, at (985) 783-1355 or e-mail us for additional information