What Does a Neighborhood Watch Do?
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Richard Armen
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Article Title: What Does a Neighborhood Watch Do?
Author: Richard Armen
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Every law enforcement agency in the country encourages and supports neighborhood watch programs as a way to reduce crime. By stopping crime before it takes place, such programs make their jobs a lot easier. Neighborhood Watch groups give you the means to take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to neighborhood safety, making an effort to stop crimes before they are committed rather than reacting to them once they've already occurred. One of the best ways for homeowners to collectively improve their home security is by organizing a neighborhood watch.
Many areas with Neighborhood Watch groups also put up signs around the neighborhood advertising this fact, which can further reduce the crime rate by letting potential criminals know they are being watched. If the occupants of your neighborhood tend to keep to themselves, they may not notice if a burglar is prowling around your home. The separation between neighbors provides the anonymity necessary for burglars to break in without people asking questions. The more visible your group is, the more effective it will be. Neighborhood crime prevention associations won't cost you a dime, and can lower the crime rate in your area.
Each neighborhood watch group determines the goal and direction of its own activities. A neighborhood watch is based on a commitment to keeping an eye on your neighbor's property and reporting suspicious people or activities to the police, but it can be much more than this. For example, the group can conduct educational programs, meet to discuss local issues, or bring in security experts to discuss ways to improve safety in the neighborhood. These programs are also effective tools for dealing with non-criminal behaviors that might attract criminals or create discord between neighbors, such as barking dogs, loud parties, rundown properties, or abandoned vehicles.
Being a member of a neighborhood watch group does not require you to impose street justice. In fact, watch groups are not a form of vigilantism. Neighborhood Watch programs should be seen as a crime prevention method, not as a license to chase the bad guys, stop a crime in progress, or hunt down the suspects. Being an active member of a Neighborhood Crime Watch community means that law enforcement and your neighbors will keep an eye on your property, and you will do the same for your neighbors. By yourself, you can't be home all the time, but there is almost never a time that the entire neighborhood is empty. If you see something suspicious, call 911. Do not rush outside to confront a potential burglar in the act. Don't be afraid to call the police if you think something is going on, whether you are a Neighborhood Watch member or not.
By joining or starting a Neighborhood Watch program, you will become better informed about what's going on in your neighborhood. Often, neighborhood watch members are the first to know about crimes occurring in or near the neighborhood. Start an email list so you can keep neighbors updated on recent activities. You can use this list to announce meetings, warn of recent crimes, or spread the description of suspicious people who have been lurking around the neighborhood. Communication is key for the success of any neighborhood watch program.
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Author: Richard Armen
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Every law enforcement agency in the country encourages and supports neighborhood watch programs as a way to reduce crime. By stopping crime before it takes place, such programs make their jobs a lot easier. Neighborhood Watch groups give you the means to take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to neighborhood safety, making an effort to stop crimes before they are committed rather than reacting to them once they've already occurred. One of the best ways for homeowners to collectively improve their home security is by organizing a neighborhood watch.
Many areas with Neighborhood Watch groups also put up signs around the neighborhood advertising this fact, which can further reduce the crime rate by letting potential criminals know they are being watched. If the occupants of your neighborhood tend to keep to themselves, they may not notice if a burglar is prowling around your home. The separation between neighbors provides the anonymity necessary for burglars to break in without people asking questions. The more visible your group is, the more effective it will be. Neighborhood crime prevention associations won't cost you a dime, and can lower the crime rate in your area.
Each neighborhood watch group determines the goal and direction of its own activities. A neighborhood watch is based on a commitment to keeping an eye on your neighbor's property and reporting suspicious people or activities to the police, but it can be much more than this. For example, the group can conduct educational programs, meet to discuss local issues, or bring in security experts to discuss ways to improve safety in the neighborhood. These programs are also effective tools for dealing with non-criminal behaviors that might attract criminals or create discord between neighbors, such as barking dogs, loud parties, rundown properties, or abandoned vehicles.
Being a member of a neighborhood watch group does not require you to impose street justice. In fact, watch groups are not a form of vigilantism. Neighborhood Watch programs should be seen as a crime prevention method, not as a license to chase the bad guys, stop a crime in progress, or hunt down the suspects. Being an active member of a Neighborhood Crime Watch community means that law enforcement and your neighbors will keep an eye on your property, and you will do the same for your neighbors. By yourself, you can't be home all the time, but there is almost never a time that the entire neighborhood is empty. If you see something suspicious, call 911. Do not rush outside to confront a potential burglar in the act. Don't be afraid to call the police if you think something is going on, whether you are a Neighborhood Watch member or not.
By joining or starting a Neighborhood Watch program, you will become better informed about what's going on in your neighborhood. Often, neighborhood watch members are the first to know about crimes occurring in or near the neighborhood. Start an email list so you can keep neighbors updated on recent activities. You can use this list to announce meetings, warn of recent crimes, or spread the description of suspicious people who have been lurking around the neighborhood. Communication is key for the success of any neighborhood watch program.
About The Author: http://www.resistattack.com has a full range of pepper spray to keep you and your family safe. Also check for current specials on a handheld metal detector
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