Blockwatch
BLOCK WATCH
Bring your neighborhood together with Block Watch. All of you can make a difference.
What is Block Watch?
Block Watch is simply a program of neighbors watching out for each other. It is designed to enlist the active participation of citizens in cooperation with the police to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. More specifically...
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It is becoming acquainted with your neighbors.
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It is working together to identify and solve problems in your area of our community.
It is helping the police by being aware of and reporting unusual activities.
It is learning to use 9-1-1 and Crime Stop (602-262-6151) wisely.
It is the implementation of crime prevention techniques to enhance home security.
How does Block Watch Work?
Block Watch works by having you and your neighbors use simple techniques to deter, delay and detects crimes, and improve the quality of life for the neighborhood. Being aware of criminal activity can help the police to assist you in promoting a safe and healthy neighborhood.
How do I start a Block Watch?
Since the police are unable to cover every neighborhood at all times, you can help by forming a neighborhood Block Watch. You and your neighbors can stay safe by looking out for one another. Start by organizing your neighbors and scheduling a Block Watch meeting. Contact your Phoenix Police Patrol Precinct to schedule a presentation. (It works the same in most cities and in other states). At your meeting, a police department representative will explain how you can create an alert neighborhood by using simple crime prevention methods.
What's the next step?
Canvas your neighborhood for interest. Concentrate on your street now, and include adjacent streets later. Ask about convenient times to schedule your initial Block Watch meeting. Block Watch does not require frequent meetings, and it does not ask that anyone take personal risk to prevent crimes. Rather, Block Watch leaves the responsibility of apprehending criminals where it belongs -- with the police department.
For additional information on the Blockwatch program:
PHOENIX NEIGHBORHOOD PATROL (PNP):
**Source: Information provided by the Phoenix Police Department**
Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol Program, which began in 1994 as Block Watchers on Patrol, allows residents to become more actively involved as partners in crime prevention by being the Phoenix Police Departments “eyes and ears!”
Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol participants are citizens, not police officers or police department volunteers. They have no powers to arrest beyond that of any private citizen. They are trained for observation purposes only and participate for benefit of their community or neighborhood.
There are 8 hours of training in the area of patrol procedures, observation skills, and the 9-1-1 system, reporting techniques, confrontation avoidance, safety practices and Block watch grants.
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