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Neighborhood Watch Program
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Law enforcement agencies across the country are learning that community participation in anti-crime programs is essential. One of the most effective ways to promote citizen interaction with police is the sharing of information. Citizen groups determine specific needs or problems and then share this information with local police. The police then act on this information and report back to the group on their progress. This program also works when the police go to public groups and organizations and make them aware of specific criminal activities or the needs of the police department. The Neighborhood Watch concept is designed to target specific neighborhoods or businesses. |
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Starting a Neighborhood Watch Program
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Neighbors getting to know one another and working in a program of mutual assistance
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Training to assist neighbors in recognizing and reporting suspicious activities in their neighborhoods
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Implementation of crime prevention programs, such as Operation Identification, File of Life, improving the security measures in neighborhood homes
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Contact the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety Crime Prevention Officer, Julie Smith at 843-281-3706 - The Police Department will be able to assist in training members
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Select a coordinator and block captain who are responsible for organizing meeting and relaying information to members
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Work with local government and law enforcement to put up Neighborhood Watch signs
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