Benefits
Neighborhood Watch:
- 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