NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Neighborhood Watch…..it’s not just crime prevention anymore! Neighborhood Watch is a community network which enlists the active participation of residents in cooperation with public safety agencies to prepare for “all hazards” in their communities. It involves: ·Neighbors getting to know each other and working together in a program of mutual assistance. ·Getting to know your neighbors’ special skills (i.e. medical, technical) and who may need help in case of an emergency. ·Residents being trained to recognize and report suspicious activities in their neighborhoods. Getting started:
Contact the Broomfield Police Department’s Public Education Coordinator to find out about a program for your area.
Talk to your neighbors to determine if there is interest.
Enlist your neighbors’ help.
Neighborhood Watch Signs: Neighborhood Watch signs are installed following the initial “Kick-Off” meeting. The exact number of signs and specific locations are determined by the Public Education Coordinator, and Street Operations in collaboration with the residents of each neighborhood.
Host a “Kick-Off” meeting.
Neighbors will need to identify a “Block Captain.” Duties of a Block Captain: ·Act as liaison between the police Block Captain Requirements: department and your neighbors. As a Block Captain/Co-Captain you are considered to be a ·Coordinate block activities volunteer of the Broomfield associated with Neighborhood Police Department Watch. Neighborhood Watch program. Each Block Captain must ·Contact neighbors and explain complete an application form the program. and pass a local background ·Obtain contact information, and check. Please contact the special needs and skills of Public Education Coordinator participants. at 720.887.2084 to obtain an application. ·Encourage neighbors to sign up for B in the Loop and to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor. ·Distribute information to neighbors. ·Schedule meetings. 4
·Attend Block Captain meetings.
