An important part of the Brooklyn Park crime prevention program is the Neighborhood Watch. We encourage everyone to get involved. To make sure that the Neighborhood Watch program remains effective, certain guidelines will be met in order to become a watch area. The information listed below explains what the criteria is to qualify.
Information concerning the background and purpose of a Neighborhood Watch
Crime prevention techniques
Information concerning Operation Identification and how to enroll in the program
Information about local ordinances that may affect you
A block captain should be elected at this first meeting. This individual will be the "contact person" for the watch area.
A follow-up meeting should be held in the same year as the initial meeting. This meeting consists of the members getting together to discuss their neighborhood concerns regarding crime or other issues.
After the first year, the watch group should meet twice yearly, one being with a law enforcement person to discuss various topics. Many Neighborhood Watch groups meet on National Night Out, which is always the first Tuesday night in August.
Benefits of Having a Crime Watch
Getting to know your neighbors who will "watch out" for your neighborhood.
Receiving neighborhood crime alerts (if needed).
Having Crime Watch signs help to "guard" your neighborhood by letting criminals know you're involved.
Neighbors who are more likely to watch your home and report suspicious activity.
